minority (Meaning)
minority (n)
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
any age prior to the legal age
minority (a. & n.)
The state of being a minor, or under age.
State of being less or small.
The smaller number; -- opposed to majority; as, the minority must be ruled by the majority.
Synonyms & Antonyms of minority
minority Sentence Examples
- The minority shareholders objected to the proposed merger.
- The minority population faced discrimination and prejudice.
- In some countries, religious minorities are often persecuted.
- The government should protect the rights of minorities.
- Minority groups often face challenges in accessing healthcare and education.
- The minority party in Parliament has limited influence on policy.
- The minority of students who did not pass the exam were disappointed.
- The minority report expressed a different opinion from the majority.
- The minority shareholder had a veto right over certain decisions.
- The minority vote could not prevent the passage of the bill.
FAQs About the word minority
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part, being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts, any age
adolescence,majority,youth, manhood, maturity, nonage, heyday, prime, infancy, womanhood
No antonyms found.
The minority shareholders objected to the proposed merger.
The minority population faced discrimination and prejudice.
In some countries, religious minorities are often persecuted.
The government should protect the rights of minorities.
