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Ethnicity

Verb / eˈθnɪsɪti: / Another word for ethnicity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ethnicity refers to the cultural or racial background of a person or group, especially with regard to customs, language, and beliefs.

Synonyms & similar words

culture race heritage nationality ancestry background identity origin descent roots tradition custom community subculture clan tribe people society

Synonyms by register

Formal

origin ancestry heritage background

Informal

roots kind type group

Literary

lineage kinship stock

Antonyms

individuality uniqueness difference disparity separation

Common collocations

  • ethnic group
  • ethnic origin
  • ethnic background
  • ethnic identity
  • ethnic diversity
  • ethnic cleansing
  • ethnic conflict
  • ethnic studies

Word family

noun ethnicity
adjective ethnic

Usage note

Ethnicity refers to shared cultural practices, perspectives, and a sense of common national, ancestral, or cultural origin. It is distinct from race, which is typically based on physical characteristics.

Example sentences

  1. My ethnicity is Mexican.
  2. She is proud of her Irish ethnicity.
  3. He wrote a paper about the ethnicity of Native Americans.
  4. Their ethnicity is a mix of different cultures and races.
  5. The study of ethnicity can help us understand different groups of people.

Quotes

  • I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa is born in me. - Kwame Nkrumah
  • I hope we can all embrace our individuality and not be afraid of what someone else might say or think about us. - Janelle Monae
  • The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people. - Unknown

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