👥minority

noun
/maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example Sentences

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

Example Expressions

minority report

Synonyms

few, subsection, group, faction

Antonyms

majority, mass

Collocations

ethnic minority, religious minority, minority rights

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