ethnicities

plural of ethnicity
as in nationalities
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions a university with a student body of diverse ethnicities

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Recent Examples of ethnicities People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Down the aisles, which were labeled by different ethnicities and regions of the world, including Mediterranean, Hispanic, Asian and Indian, a wide variety of international foods could be found. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 What makes San Francisco so great is the acceptance of others — ethnicities, opinions, cultures — and that extends to the gay community. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 Hajj brings together large numbers of Muslims of diverse races, ethnicities, languages and economic classes, creating a sense of unity for many. Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026 Sun newsroom staff will review nominations and make selections with an eye toward representing the diversity of the Baltimore metropolitan area — a range of fields, ages, races/ethnicities and towns/neighborhoods. Tracie Rawson, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026 It was confirmed, the hair details cover all nationalities and ethnicities. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Importantly, the 120 faces were equally balanced across ethnicities and genders, with 30 Asian faces, 30 White, 30 Black, and 30 Latinx. Ben Ambridge, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2026 Strengths and Limitations The study analyzed data from women across a range of ethnicities and age groups. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethnicities
Noun
  • The Eswatini government has not disclosed the terms of its agreement with Washington or released details about the deportees’ nationalities, legal status or how long they are expected to remain in the country.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Fifteen nationalities and continents are represented on the All-Star roster.
    Kamran Nia, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Some two dozen nations have sent some 3,000 emergency personnel to Venezuela.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The move by the group of oil-producing nations and its allies will add to the supply of fuel in global markets, which analysts warn are poised for a glut as oil prices fall.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The claim, outlined in court papers, contends information shared with Iran could jeopardize the lives of pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities and LGBTQ people.
    Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 7 July 2026
  • Western governments were especially concerned about the treatment and inclusion of women and minorities, and whether Syria's new government would transition into a more democratic rule.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Like many Diamond League events, most races feature only finals and no qualifying heats.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Included in that lineup of marquee events are stallion making races like the Jim Dandy, Whitney, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Travers along with top races for the girls in the Coaching Club American Oaks and Alabama Stakes.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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“Ethnicities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethnicities. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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