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minority

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/mi.nu.ɾi.ɐ/mi·no·ri·a

Definition

1

A smaller number or part within a larger group.

Usage examples

The new law aims to protect the rights of cultural minorities.
They were in the minority on that particular issue.

Antonyms

Common combinations

ethnic minorityminority rightsminority groupminority opinion