minority

Definition

  • n. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
  • n. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
  • n. any age prior to the legal age

Word forms

Plural
minorities

Example sentences

  1. n.

    In the city, the minority groups celebrate their unique cultures.

  2. a.

    The minority opinion was carefully considered during the meeting.