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noun (minorities)
  1. Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision.
  1. A member of an ethnic minority.
The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged.
Translations: 
  • French: minorité, minoritaire (1)
  • German: Minderheit
Etymology: min little + or one who + it go + y no etymology.


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