forbidden words: minority
minority
noun
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the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.
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a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.
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a group in society distinguished from, and less dominant than, the more numerous majority.
The ethnic minority was disproportionately affected by the reduction in preventative medical services. -
a racial, ethnic, religious, or social subdivision of a society that is subordinated in political, financial, or social power by the dominant group, without regard to the size of these groups.
legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities. -
a member of such a group.
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the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility.
Synonyms: girlhood, boyhood, childhood
adjective
of or relating to a minority.
Other Word Forms
- nonminority adjective
- prominority adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of minority¹
First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English, from Middle French minorité, from Medieval Latin minōritāt-, stem of minōritās; minor, -ity
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025). In Dictionary.com.
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example sentences: minority
Meanwhile 86% of those in Israel’s Palestinian Arab minority who were asked the same question said they were very or somewhat troubled.
From BBC
This then allows members of that minority group the ability to elect their chosen representative.
From Salon
And that goes for everyone, not just the minority and majority politics.
From Los Angeles Times
They swiftly drew a new map, ardently defended the process and, when Democrats used the one tool left to the minority party, they tested the limits of traditionally accepted democratic norms to force them back.
From Salon
The ECI says the drive targets duplicate and deceased voters, but critics say its haste has disenfranchised many, especially migrants and minorities.
From BBC
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025). In Dictionary.com.
August 17th, 2025
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