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
Protesters of all age groups and ethnicities chanted and waved signs while passing motorists honked at them.
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Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Having insight into the history of all different types of people helps children and teens have more empathy, compassion, and consideration for people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Four months of planning by Khan, Muna Abbas, Zeenie Malik, Hanifa Shaikh and Farah Suede, resulted in the first ball, which invited Muslims from all races, ethnicities, backgrounds and corners of the state to meet at the heart of Hartford and West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park Conservancy.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Some evidence suggests telogen — the resting phase — varies slightly across ethnicities, says Atoyebi.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The School of Law’s Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic offers students practical experience in representing clients of all ethnicities, white, people of color, women and men, who experience problems with housing, discrimination, and other justice issues.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The disparities among different races and ethnicities point to how factors like income, access to healthcare, food availability and exercise opportunities may be driving them, experts say.
—Dr. Camille Charles, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
His comedy transcended all age groups, ethnicities and demographics.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Inclusivity is at the forefront of its core values, from hair and skin products for all ethnicities to gender-neutral loos and an LGBTQ+ ambassador.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Having insight into the history of all different types of people helps children and teens have more empathy, compassion, and consideration for people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Four months of planning by Khan, Muna Abbas, Zeenie Malik, Hanifa Shaikh and Farah Suede, resulted in the first ball, which invited Muslims from all races, ethnicities, backgrounds and corners of the state to meet at the heart of Hartford and West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park Conservancy.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Some evidence suggests telogen — the resting phase — varies slightly across ethnicities, says Atoyebi.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The School of Law’s Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic offers students practical experience in representing clients of all ethnicities, white, people of color, women and men, who experience problems with housing, discrimination, and other justice issues.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The disparities among different races and ethnicities point to how factors like income, access to healthcare, food availability and exercise opportunities may be driving them, experts say.
—Dr. Camille Charles, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
His comedy transcended all age groups, ethnicities and demographics.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Inclusivity is at the forefront of its core values, from hair and skin products for all ethnicities to gender-neutral loos and an LGBTQ+ ambassador.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethnicities
Noun
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The administration has already ended TPS for a number of nationalities, including Venezuela and Nicaragua.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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And even our nationalities and our national identities have only a relative importance in light of a larger vision of what the kingdom of God is about.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has urged African nations to halt the flow of men to Russia’s ranks.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The decision to oust both nations from the Olympics follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, just days after the end of the Beijing Games, which featured the then-Russian Olympic Committee.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Food apartheid refers to systemic injustices that restrict access to affordable and nutritious food, specifically for low-income residents and racial minorities.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Roughly 25% of patients were minorities and a majority were women.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Congress can add rules for federal races.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The strategist added that hurricane politics alone are unlikely to decide the outcome in a state where Senate races tend to follow partisan fundamentals.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ethnicities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethnicities. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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