Sekirov Dictionary

minority

UK /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/US /maɪˈnoɹ.ɪ.ti/

noun 6
adjective 2
forms 3

noun6

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Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
- Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision.
A group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.
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(US) A member of an ethnic minority.
- The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged.
(India, euphemistic) A Muslim.
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The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
- She also played a key role as dowager-regent during the minority of her son. — 2011
The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.

adjective[before a noun]2

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Of or relating to a minority.
- They hold a minority interest in the company.
Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

forms

minorities · more minority · most minority

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