minority.
The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.
Meaning & usage
The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision.
A member of an ethnic minority.
The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged.
A group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.
A Muslim.
Where this word comes from
From Late Middle English minoritie, from Middle French minorité, and its source Late Latin minōritās, from Latin minor. Morphologically minor + -ity.
Of or relating to a minority.
They hold a minority interest in the company.
Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.
Where this word comes from
From Late Middle English minoritie, from Middle French minorité, and its source Late Latin minōritās, from Latin minor. Morphologically minor + -ity.
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