Meaning of the word minority in English

What does minority mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

minority

US /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/

UK /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/

the smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole

Example:

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Only a small minority of students failed the exam.

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The proposal was rejected by a large minority.

Synonym:

majority

a small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion

Example:

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The country has several ethnic minorities.

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Protecting the rights of religious minorities is crucial.

Synonym:

subgroup segment faction

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minor minor league ethnic minority