minority — a small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
Example Sentences
- In our office, coffee lovers are in the minority - most people prefer energy drinks.
- The government introduced new policies to protect minority languages.
- Surprisingly, people who actually read the terms and conditions are a tiny minority.
minority
NOUN[/maɪˈnɔːrəti/]
a small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion
In the ancient senate, only a small minority raised their hands against the new law.
A minority with justice outweighs the majority's authority!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'minoritas', derived from 'minor' meaning 'smaller' or 'less', combined with the suffix '-ity' to form an abstract noun. The term entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
minor (smaller, less) + -ity (state or quality of being) = minority
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📝Examples
“In our office, coffee lovers are in the minority - most people prefer energy drinks.”
“The government introduced new policies to protect minority languages.”
“Surprisingly, people who actually read the terms and conditions are a tiny minority.”
“Minority shareholders have limited voting power in corporate decisions.”
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