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Definition minority in British English

minority noun

noun
/maɪˈnɒrəti/

▪ significant, sizeable, small, substantial, tiny

1

a small number of people or things that are part of a larger group but different in some way from most of the group

Example

There are not many, a tiny minority, who have misbehaved outrageously.

Example

In a small minority of cases, the treatment does not help.

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1.1

a part of a population that is different in race, religion, or culture from most of the population

Example

The regulations are intended to prevent discrimination against minorities.

Example

Members of ethnic minorities are represented on the committee.

Example

a religious minority

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1.2

someone who is a member of a minority group

Example

As minorities, we need to work together.

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2

the period of time before someone is legally an adult

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Definition minority in British English