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"
Generic synonyms: Figure, Number
Attributes: Minor
Antonyms: Majority
Derivative terms: Minor

3. Noun. Any age prior to the legal age.
Exact synonyms: Nonage
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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Minority

minoration
minorca
minorcas
minored
minoring
minorish
minorities
minoritise
minoritised
minoritises
minoritising
minoritize
minoritized
minoritizes
minoritizing
minority (current term)
minority cabinet
minority council
minority government
minority governments
minority groups
minority leader
minority report
minority reports
minorly
minors
minos
minotaur
minotaurs
minour

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