English

minority

maɪˈnɔrəti, maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i, maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti, maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti, maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti, mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti, mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti, mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti
Meaning: the smaller number or part; a small group in society
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i, maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti, maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti, maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti, mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti, mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti, mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti

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Example sentences

Only a small minority of students voted against the new rules.
Only a small minority of students voted against the new rules.
The minority group was oppressed for decades by the regime.
The minority group was oppressed for decades by the regime.

Usage Notes

Refers to less than half of a total, or a specific group differing from the majority (e.g., ethnic or religious minorities).

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