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

Later that month, Nallasivan noted that 27 cross-functional leaders approved the campaign and alleged that he was targeted because of his race, ethnicity and national origin, according to his lawsuit. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

He was subsequently dismissed by Dior and, months later, found guilty by a French court of making public insults based on origin, religion, race, or ethnicity. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026

Galliano retreated from public life for two years and was found guilty by a Paris court of public insults based on religion, race and ethnicity. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026

Similar to the Army, SAE was filled with young men from all walks of life; every economic background, faith, and ethnicity were represented. — Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026