Synonyms of ethnicity

ethnicity

noun

eth-ˈni-sə-tē 

as in nationality

a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions

a university with a student body of diverse ethnicities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nationality
• nation
• minority
• race
• family
• house
• tribe
• clan
• folk
• kindred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ethnicity

The hackers also obtained access to unique student identifier numbers as well as information about gender, race or ethnicity, primary language, country of origin and English learner status. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Human nutrition has focused on food groups and the construction of a balanced diet that is highly varied based on personal preference, ethnicity, accessibility, dietary restrictions and numerous other factors. — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

But for decades, because of his ethnicity, Tenzing’s role in the mission was understated by history; he was treated as Hillary’s noble assistant. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

This includes a person's race, ethnicity, disease carrier status, health conditions, and biological relatives. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026