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 prompt is inspired by the recent Latinx newsletter by Carlos De Loera, which cites a Pew Research Center study that found that one-third of Latinos surveyed said their ethnicity has been a detriment to their lives. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Othering victims—by ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or other characteristics—is typically used by those who kill them to deny their humanity and attempt to erase them from memory. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Aug. 2026

Profiles display users' basic information (name, age, height, and ethnicity), along with tabs to view their photos and read their Q&A. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

There are differences in the microbiome across location, race and ethnicity, and age, and what might be a problem for one person may be perfectly healthy for another. — Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026