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/mɪˈnɔrɪti/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A group that is smaller in number than the majority; a smaller portion of a larger group, often distinguished by race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics.
The government has implemented programs to support the rights of the minority populations.
The state of being under the age of full legal responsibility; the period before one reaches adulthood.
She was not allowed to vote as she was still in her minority.
A group of persons who possess distinct ethnic, cultural, or linguistic characteristics and are marginalized within a larger community.
The film highlights the struggles of the ethnic minority in the region.
Etymology
From Latin 'minoritas', meaning 'smaller, lesser'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
political minority
A smaller political party or group that does not hold the majority of power.
racial minority
A racial or ethnic group that constitutes less than half of a given population.
minority rights
Legal rights that are granted to individuals or groups that make up less than half of the population.
Related Words
majority
The greater number or part of something.
minor
A person who is not yet legally an adult.
discrimination
The unjust treatment of different categories of people.
Slang Meanings
Min
He's part of the min at the start of this movement.
Mino
She's a mino in this debate club, often voicing unique perspectives.