minority
nounfeminine/mi.nu.ɾi.ɐ/high
mi·no·ri·a
Definition
A smaller number or part within a larger group.
The new law aims to protect the rights of cultural minorities.
They were in the minority on that particular issue.
ant
Common collocations
ethnic minorityminority rightsminority groupminority opinion
Etymology
Do latim 'minoritas, -atis'.