Synonyms of minority

minority

noun

mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē 

as in adolescence

the transitional period between childhood and adulthood

a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adolescence
• majority
• youth
• infancy
• nonage
• boyhood
• prime
• manhood
• heyday
• girlhood
• womanhood
• maturity
• preadolescence
• bloom
• flush
• babyhood

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minority

In June 2019, GF Capital Management and Advisors acquired a majority stake in Mansur Gavriel, and Mansur and Gavriel, cofounders and co-creative directors, retained a minority interest. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Despite most of the country supporting the separation of biological males and females in sports, the vocal minority can be vicious. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Gifting minority stakes at a discount Thanks to OBBBA, individuals can transfer up to $15 million during life or at death without paying federal gift or estate taxes. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Brian Lee, a liver disease specialist at the University of Southern California, was among the panel’s minority who voted against easing restrictions. — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026