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minority
[ mahy-nawr-i-tee, -nor, mi- ]
noun
- the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.
- a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.
- a group in society distinguished from, and less dominant than, the more numerous majority:
The ethnic minority was disproportionately affected by the reduction in preventative medical services.
- a racial, ethnic, religious, or social subdivision of a society that is subordinated in political, financial, or social power by the dominant group, without regard to the size of these groups:
legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities.
- a member of such a group.
- the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility.
Synonyms: , ,
adjective
- of or relating to a minority.
minority
/ mɪ-; maɪˈnɒrɪtɪ /
noun
- the smaller in number of two parts, factions, or groups
- a group that is different racially, politically, etc, from a larger group of which it is a part
- the state of being a minor
- the period during which a person is below legal age Compare majority
- modifier relating to or being a minority
a minority opinion
a minority interest
Other 51Թ Forms
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51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of minority1
Example Sentences
In a nutshell, the book is an apocalyptic tale of genocide against racial minorities set in a near-future America.
"A sizeable minority depend on being able to use cash," said Dame Meg Hillier, who chairs the influential Treasury Committee.
Long waiting times to access specialist support, especially for children and young people were highlighted during a recent consultation, which also found that those from certain economic or ethnic minority backgrounds were disadvantaged.
Trump's trade tariffs and repeated comments undermining Canada's sovereignty overshadowed the race, which ended with Carney's Liberals projected to win a minority government, according to public broadcaster CBC.
The culture minister, meanwhile, already managed to draw criticism for dismissive views on non-Arab Syrian minorities and their languages.
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