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Definition of Minority
1. Noun. A group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part.
Generic synonyms: Social Group
2. Noun. Being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts. "He held a minority position"
3. Noun. Any age prior to the legal age.
Exact synonyms: Nonage
Generic synonyms: Legal Status, Age, Eld
Antonyms: Majority
Derivative terms: Minor
Generic synonyms: Legal Status, Age, Eld
Antonyms: Majority
Derivative terms: Minor
Definition of Minority
1. n. The state of being a minor, or under age.
Definition of Minority
1. Noun. Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. ¹
2. Noun. (politics used attributively of a party, government, &c.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, ''&c.'', rather than an outright majority thereof. ¹
3. Noun. A member of an ethnic minority. ¹
4. Noun. Youth; period or condition of a person prior to reaching adulthood. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Minority
1. the smaller number or part [n -TIES]