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ethnicity
noun eth·nic·i·ty \eth-ˈni-sə-tē\
plural eth·nic·i·ties
Definition of ETHNICITY
1
: ethnic quality or affiliation <aspects of ethnicity>
2
: a particular ethnic affiliation or group <students of diverse ethnicities>
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First Known Use of ETHNICITY
1950
Related to ETHNICITY
- Synonyms
- nationality, nation, race
Other Anthropology Terms
Rhymes with ETHNICITY
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