minority
US /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
1.
minoranza
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.
Solo una piccola minoranza di studenti ha fallito l'esame.
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The proposal was rejected by a large minority.
La proposta è stata respinta da un'ampia minoranza.
2.
minoranza, gruppo minoritario
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.
Il paese ha diverse minoranze etniche.
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Protecting the rights of religious minorities is crucial.
Proteggere i diritti delle minoranze religiose è cruciale.