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minority

noun

mi·​nor·​i·​ty mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce minority (audio)
mī-,
-ˈnär-
plural minorities
1
a
: the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole
The proposition was opposed by a minority of voters.
: a number or percentage equaling less than half of a total
a one-third minority
… a minority of votes can translate into a majority of seats. Carlos Lozada
b
: the smaller quantity or share
Teams in possession of the ball for a majority of the time have been no more likely to win than those in possession for a minority of the time. Kevin Pullein
2
: the group or political party having the smaller number of votes
the Democratic/Republican minority in the Senate
—often used before another noun
a U.S. Senate minority leader
3
a
: a part of a population thought of as differing from the rest of the population in some characteristics and often subjected to differential treatment
the country's ethnic minorities
minority communities
b
: a member of a minority group
"… Speaking as a minority, it's even more satisfying to see women have the chance to follow their dreams. …" Isiah Thomas, quoted in Newsweek
a minority student
a minority-owned business
— often used in plural
Doctors are struggling to comply with new federal guidelines requiring them to include more minorities in clinical trials … Douglas Stanglin et al.
4
a
: the period before a person reaches the age of majority (see majority sense 2a)
b
: the state of being a legal minor

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The proposal is opposed by a minority of voters. The Republicans are now the minority in the Senate. The group is becoming an influential minority in the community.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Time Traveler
The first known use of minority was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing minority

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