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Minority
01
a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
minorities
Examples
The festival celebrated the traditions of local minority populations.
02
the smaller in number or less dominant part of a group or two parts
Examples
The proposal was rejected by the minority of council members who disagreed with it.
03
any age prior to reaching the legal age of adulthood
Examples
She was still in her minority when she started her first job.
Lexical Tree
minority
minor
