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ethnicity Synonyms

Another word for ethnicity

Choosing another word for ethnicity depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition, language, or ancestry.

Usage Example

"The university's admission policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, or heritage."

Strong
heritage
ancestry
descent
background
lineage
Weak
parentage

• noun (Context 2)

A specific social or cultural group that shares a distinctive heritage, ancestry, language, or set of traditions.

Usage Example

"The metropolitan area is home to residents from dozens of different ethnicities."

Strongest
ethnic group
Strong
people
Weak
tribe

• Nearby Words

ethiopian mountain adder
ethnic
ethnically
ethnicity
ethos
etiquette
etna

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ethnicity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ethnicity
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