Minority
noun
A small group in a society or community which is different from the majority in race, religion or political views.
He belongs to a racial minority.
Often appears as...
- racial minority
- economic minority
noun
The state of being less than half in number.
They are in the minority on this issue.
Often appears as...
- in the minority
- minority view
noun
The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.
The proposals have the support of a minority of shareholders.
Often appears as...
- minority shareholder
- minority interest
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Formal
Academic
noun
The age when a person is legally known to be an adult, usually 18 or 21 years old depending on the country.
He is no longer under minority, he can now vote and drink.
Often appears as...
- under minority
- minority age
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Technical
noun
A group having little power or representation relative to other groups within a society.
Women are no longer the marginalized minority in the business world.
Often appears as...
- marginalized minority
- minority representation
noun
A small group in a society or community which is different from the majority in race, religion or political views.
He belongs to a racial minority.
Often appears as...
- racial minority
- economic minority
noun
The state of being less than half in number.
They are in the minority on this issue.
Often appears as...
- in the minority
- minority view
noun
The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.
The proposals have the support of a minority of shareholders.
Often appears as...
- minority shareholder
- minority interest
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The age when a person is legally known to be an adult, usually 18 or 21 years old depending on the country.
He is no longer under minority, he can now vote and drink.
Often appears as...
- under minority
- minority age
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A group having little power or representation relative to other groups within a society.
Women are no longer the marginalized minority in the business world.
Often appears as...
- marginalized minority
- minority representation
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'minority' respectfully when discussing sensitive topics like race or religion.
She advocates for minority rights in her community.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Numbers
'Minority' implies difference and diversity, not just being a smaller group.
The festival celebrates the culture of local racial minorities.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'minority' respectfully when discussing sensitive topics like race or religion.
She advocates for minority rights in her community.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Numbers
'Minority' implies difference and diversity, not just being a smaller group.
The festival celebrates the culture of local racial minorities.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'minority' respectfully when discussing sensitive topics like race or religion.
She advocates for minority rights in her community.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Numbers
'Minority' implies difference and diversity, not just being a smaller group.
The festival celebrates the culture of local racial minorities.
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World's Biggest Penis...
earth I know we don't have them that's right that's about it but we're in a minority there eighty-six percent of mammal species alive today have got penis bones of some kind of shape or size there's very certain hypotheses for what they might or might not do soon they can structurally support and
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What “Machiavellian”...
to ensure future stability. Attacking neighboring territories and oppressing religious minorities are mentioned as effective ways of occupying the public. Regarding a prince’s personal behavior, Machiavelli advises keeping up the appearance of virtues such as honesty or generosity,
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What does my headscarf...
executive or non-executive. And two out of every three don't have an executive who's from a minority. And most of the minorities that are at that sort of level are non-executive board directors. So their influence isn't that great. I've told you a bunch of terrible things.
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Who built Great...
Yet, at the time, the country's white minority colonial government sought to discredit this theory because it challenged the legitimacy of their rule. In fact, the government actively encouraged historians to produce accounts that disputed the city's African origins.
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How to make jokes at a...
to flip this script and to illustrate what I mean by that I'm gonna give you a little tale from my own life I was recently on MSNBC because I'm the voice of a generation and we were there talking about popular vote losing minority president on each win and after
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The rise of modern...
Finally, liberal democracies rely on the rule of law and the protection of minority rights, as specified in constitutions and legal statutes. Taken together, these ideals propose that tolerance and institutions that protect us from intolerance,
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I got 99 problems......
People with disabilities are the largest minority in the world, and we are the most underrepresented in entertainment. The doctors said that I wouldn't walk, but I am here in front of you.
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What it's really like to...
And in the world, approximately one percent of the population is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. And this number is growing. However, we are still a big minority.
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After Decades of...
mainstream media has characterized how we see south asians whether by romanticizing its biggest country india or asserting the model minority
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The price of shame PIPE...
and sometimes even strangers that saved me. Even empathy from one person can make a difference. The theory of minority influence,
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World's Biggest Penis...
earth I know we don't have them that's right that's about it but we're in a minority there eighty-six percent of mammal species alive today have got penis bones of some kind of shape or size there's very certain hypotheses for what they might or might not do soon they can structurally support and
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What “Machiavellian”...
to ensure future stability. Attacking neighboring territories and oppressing religious minorities are mentioned as effective ways of occupying the public. Regarding a prince’s personal behavior, Machiavelli advises keeping up the appearance of virtues such as honesty or generosity,
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What does my headscarf...
executive or non-executive. And two out of every three don't have an executive who's from a minority. And most of the minorities that are at that sort of level are non-executive board directors. So their influence isn't that great. I've told you a bunch of terrible things.
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Who built Great...
Yet, at the time, the country's white minority colonial government sought to discredit this theory because it challenged the legitimacy of their rule. In fact, the government actively encouraged historians to produce accounts that disputed the city's African origins.
Video examples
How to make jokes at a...
to flip this script and to illustrate what I mean by that I'm gonna give you a little tale from my own life I was recently on MSNBC because I'm the voice of a generation and we were there talking about popular vote losing minority president on each win and after
Video examples
The rise of modern...
Finally, liberal democracies rely on the rule of law and the protection of minority rights, as specified in constitutions and legal statutes. Taken together, these ideals propose that tolerance and institutions that protect us from intolerance,
Video examples
I got 99 problems......
People with disabilities are the largest minority in the world, and we are the most underrepresented in entertainment. The doctors said that I wouldn't walk, but I am here in front of you.
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What it's really like to...
And in the world, approximately one percent of the population is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. And this number is growing. However, we are still a big minority.
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After Decades of...
mainstream media has characterized how we see south asians whether by romanticizing its biggest country india or asserting the model minority
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The price of shame PIPE...
and sometimes even strangers that saved me. Even empathy from one person can make a difference. The theory of minority influence,
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Ayn Rand
Russian Writer
Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).
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Shakira
Musician
I feel like there is a part of me that represents a minority in the U.S., a minority around the world. People who struggle, people who want to succeed with drive and ambition.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was doing economic development for minorities. I was getting black folks to use their dollars to help each other.
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James Madison
American President
In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
A minority government can't govern without support from other parties.
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Eula Biss
American Writer
Our constitution got built around the idea of minority protection.
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Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian Poet
The majority is always wrong; the minority is rarely right.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
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Robert Caro
American Writer
The right of a minority is so important in a democracy.
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Ayn Rand
Russian Writer
Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).
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Shakira
Musician
I feel like there is a part of me that represents a minority in the U.S., a minority around the world. People who struggle, people who want to succeed with drive and ambition.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was doing economic development for minorities. I was getting black folks to use their dollars to help each other.
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James Madison
American President
In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
A minority government can't govern without support from other parties.
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Eula Biss
American Writer
Our constitution got built around the idea of minority protection.
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Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian Poet
The majority is always wrong; the minority is rarely right.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
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Robert Caro
American Writer
The right of a minority is so important in a democracy.
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