Definition of minority Minority
/majnɔˈɹʌti/ - [maynorutee] - mi•nor•i•ty
We found 12 definitions of minority from 6 different sources.
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What does minority mean?
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NounPlural: minorities |
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| minority - being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; "when the vote was taken they were in the minority"; "he held a minority position" | ||
| bulk, majority the property possessed by a large mass | ||
| number, figure an item of merchandise offered for sale; "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number" | ||
| minority - any age prior to the legal age | ||
| nonage | ||
| eld, age how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" | ||
| legal status a status defined by law | ||
| minority - a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part | ||
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Wiktionary 
- minority (Noun)
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. - minority (Noun)
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. - minority (Noun)
Empowered by or representing a minority usually a plurality of votes cast, legislative seats, etc. , rather than an outright majority thereof.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- minority (a. & n.)
The state of being a minor, or under age. - minority (a. & n.)
State of being less or small. - minority (a. & n.)
The smaller number; -- opposed to majority; as, the minority must be ruled by the majority.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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minority
A group that is different racially, politically, etc. from a larger group of which it is a part.
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song
"Minority" was the first single from Green Day's album, "Warning". It was a #1 on the Modern Rock chart in late 2000.
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🔤- minority, noun, singular of minorities.
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