minority
US /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
1.
minorité
the smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole
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Only a small minority of students failed the exam.
Seule une petite minorité d'étudiants a échoué à l'examen.
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The proposal was rejected by a large minority.
La proposition a été rejetée par une large minorité.
2.
minorité, groupe minoritaire
a small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion
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The country has several ethnic minorities.
Le pays compte plusieurs minorités ethniques.
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Protecting the rights of religious minorities is crucial.
La protection des droits des minorités religieuses est cruciale.