Synonyms of ethnicities

ethnicities

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nationalities
• nations
• minorities
• races
• families
• houses
• tribes
• folk
• clans
• kindreds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ethnicities

The church’s origins date to the arrival of Christian missionaries in Mombasa in 1844, and its membership has long represented a diverse cross section of Kenyan society, with members of various ethnicities and social strata. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa, the big three of the three hundred–plus ethnicities that made up the national character, exerted their outsized influence in the shattering wave of military coups that preceded and followed the brutal civil war. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

In the form, companies must report the number of male and female workers in 10 broad job categories, as well as the number of workers of different races and ethnicities. — Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026

Coming from an immigrant family, Novoa is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a strong focus on advocating for underrepresented voices, championing everything from LGBTQ+ creators to diverse ethnicities and emerging talent. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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