Minoria (en. Minority)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people that is lesser in number than the total population.
Minorities have specific rights under the law.
Ang mga minoria ay may mga natatanging karapatan sa ilalim ng batas.
Involvement of people who do not belong to the majority.
Minorities often have distinct cultures.
Ang mga minoria ay kadalasang may hiwalay na kultura.
Condition where a group does not experience equal treatment.
The minority often experiences discrimination.
Ang minoria ay kadalasang nakararanas ng diskriminasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

minority of people
a group of people that is fewer compared to the majority.
minoria ng mga tao

Related Words

majority
The total or larger portion of the population that does not belong to the minority.
mayorya
discrimination
The unequal treatment of people based on their category.
diskriminasyon

Slang Meanings

those who do not represent a dominant position, can refer to kids who are not popular
They are the minorities in the class, but they are really talented.
Sila ang mga minoria sa klase, pero sobrang talentado naman nila.
people or groups that are not part of the mainstream
The minorities on the ballot received low votes.
Yung mga minoria sa balota, mababa ang nakuhang boto.
those with niche or particular interests
The minority group that loves vintage toys is so supportive of each other.
Yung minoria na mahilig sa mga vintage na laruan, sobrang supportive ng isa’t isa.