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Definitions for Minority

[1] the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.
[2] a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.
[3] 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.
[4] a racial, ethnic, religious, or social subdivision of a society that is subordinate to the dominant group in political, financial, or social power without regard to the size of these groups: legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities.
[5] a member of such a group.
[6] the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility.
[7] of or relating to a minority.
[8] the smaller in number of two parts, factions, or groups
[9] a group that is different racially, politically, etc, from a larger group of which it is a part
[10] the state of being a minor the period during which a person is below legal age Compare majority
[11] (modifier) relating to or being a minority a minority interest ; a minority opinion

Words related to Minority

opposition, youth, group, immaturity, childhood, adolescence, youthfulness, pubescence, nonage, pupilage

Words nearby Minority

minor-league, minor-leaguer, minorca, minorcan, minorite, minority, minority carrier, minority group, minority leader, minos, minot

Origin of Minority

From the Medieval Latin word minōritās, dating back to 1525–35. See minor, -ity

Other words from Minority

non·mi·nor·i·ty , adjective
pro·mi·nor·i·ty , adjective

Word origin for Minority

C16: from Medieval Latin minōritās, from Latin minor

Synonyms for Minority

opposition, less than half, splinter group, the few, the outnumbered, the outvoted