in the minority

phrase

: being of a number less than half the total

Opponents of the new law appear to be in the minority.

Examples of in the minority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After four years in the minority, Democrats finally will have the leverage to force Republicans to negotiate rather than dictate the terms of federal spending. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

But Democrats in the minority lacked subpoena power or the ability to schedule their own official congressional inquiries. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

And Republicans will be in the minority in the North Carolina House for the first time in 16 years after Democrats defeated incumbents in Charlotte-area districts and beyond. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Johnson's decision will open a role for the top House leadership position in the minority. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in the minority

• exteriority
• inferiority
• superiority
• authority
• majority
• priority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority