He said: 'I will die to defend the rights of all oppressedminorities'.
The Sun (2011)
The dreams of these liberals, and the oppressedminorities they speak out in support of, are almost dead.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As in any family that contains a member of an oppressedminority, our children learn to understand the problems of ignorance and bias.
The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting (1993)
Definition of 'minority'
minority
(mɪnɒrɪti, US -nɔːr-)Explore 'minority' in the dictionary
countable noun
A minority is a group of people of the same race, culture, or religion who live in a place where most of the people around them are of a different race, culture,or religion.
Definition of 'oppressed'
oppressed
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adjective
People who are oppressed are treated cruelly or are prevented from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others.