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ethnicity

[eth-nis-i-tee] / ɛθˈnɪs ɪ ti /
NOUN
ethnic background
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“In the absence of ethnicity, religion or political ideologies, social networks can divide, and new group boundaries can emerge, leading to collective violence,” the authors write.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

They also adjusted for factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, education, smoking, alcohol use, diet, and family history of CVD and cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

And the suit cites Kavanaugh’s previous effort to walk back “Kavanaugh stops” to tell him: You said immigration stops can’t be based on race or ethnicity.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“There is no place in this world for antisemitism as well as other forms of prejudice or hostility towards the Jewish people and people of any religion, ethnicity, or race,” the team said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The whole question is so fraught with stereotype that we often resist exploring difference so as not to be limited in interest or talent by ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or any other factor outside our control.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove



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