ethnicity
noun
an ethnic group; a social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.
ethnicities
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pluralof ethnicity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Malaysia said about 5,000 Myanmar nationals have agreed to "voluntary" return, but authorities have not commented on the ethnicities of those who have returned.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
The Communist Party says it embraces different ethnicities.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
The 44-year-old is deeply engrained in United's culture and has no doubts about the integrity of the club's efforts to be welcoming to people of all ethnicities.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
“Bangkok, Amsterdam, Istanbul, and New York have different ethnicities and styles of dress,” she explained.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
