minority

[US]/maɪˈnɒrəti/
[UK]/maɪˈnɔːrəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ethnic group comprising less than half of the population; a group that is smaller in number; individuals who are not yet legal adults
adj. relating to a smaller group; belonging to a smaller group

Phrases & Collocations

ethnic minority

minority rights

minority language

minority representation

minority population

minority nationality

national minority

minority group

minority shareholder

minority leader

minority carrier

ethnic minority group

minority share

Example Sentences

the minority vote; minority political concerns.

The minority is subordinate to the majority.

I'm in a minority of one.

Men are in the minority in this profession.

The minority should submit to the majority.

the view of a small but vociferous minority

there is a total information blackout on minority interests.

the minority of drivers who persist in drinking.

helping minority women to economic equality.

A minority of children are sexually active before they are in their teens.

the rights of minorities would be high on the agenda at the conference.

the minority groups were completely disillusioned with the party.

only a minority of people exist on unemployment benefit alone.

a blocking minority of 23 votes.

They work hard in reduce the discrimination and conflict of the minority, phyle and religion.

colleges recruiting minority students.

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