minority
IPA: maɪnˈɔrʌti
noun
- 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.
- (US) A member of an ethnic minority.
- (sociology) A group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.
- (India, euphemistic) A Muslim.
adjective
- (relational, attributive) Of or relating to a minority.
- (attributive, politics, of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.
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