ethnicity
noun
eth·nic·i·ty
eth-ˈni-sə-tē 
plural ethnicities
1
: ethnic quality or affiliation
aspects of ethnicity
2
: a particular ethnic affiliation or group
students of diverse ethnicities
Examples of ethnicity in a Sentence
a university with a student body of diverse ethnicities
Recent Examples on the Web
The consultants said 51% of students attend schools where 75% or more of the students are of one race or ethnicity, and 27% attend schools where 90% or more of students are of one race or ethnicity.
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Alan J Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
Putting aside environmental factors and shifts in the American electorate that are happening independent of the candidates, there are a few theories to explain how Trump has uniquely weakened political polarization along the lines of race and ethnicity.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 25 Sep. 2024
The findings provide compelling evidence that race and ethnicity are directly connected to participation in the safety net program, and that diversity in the health care workforce is needed to address inequities.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
More than a third of students attend schools where 75% or more of those in attendance are of a single race or ethnicity, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office's most recent investigation into K-12 education.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Alan J Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
Putting aside environmental factors and shifts in the American electorate that are happening independent of the candidates, there are a few theories to explain how Trump has uniquely weakened political polarization along the lines of race and ethnicity.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 25 Sep. 2024
The findings provide compelling evidence that race and ethnicity are directly connected to participation in the safety net program, and that diversity in the health care workforce is needed to address inequities.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
More than a third of students attend schools where 75% or more of those in attendance are of a single race or ethnicity, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office's most recent investigation into K-12 education.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Ethnicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethnicity. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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