Meaning & use
minority
The smaller part of a group, or a group that differs from the larger, dominant part of a population in ethnicity, religion, or other traits.
See it in a sentence
Only a minority of the committee voted against the new policy.
The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities in the region.
A note on using this word
In social and political contexts, "minority" often refers specifically to a group with less power or representation, not merely a smaller number.
Words with a similar meaning
fewunderrepresented group
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Words with an opposite meaning
majority
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