minority
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mi·nor·i·ty
noun, often attributive \mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē, mī-, -ˈnär-\ plural mi·nor·i·ties
Definition of MINORITY
1
a : the period before attainment of majority b : the state of being a legal minor
2
: the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole; specifically : a group having less than the number of votes necessary for control
3
a : a part of a population differing from others in some characteristics and often subjected to differential treatment b : a member of a minority group <an effort to hire more minorities>
See Examples of MINORITY
- 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.
First Known Use of MINORITY
15th century
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- Synonyms
- adolescence, nonage
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