单词	minority
释义	minority noun mi·​nor·​i·​ty mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē  mī-, -ˈnär- plural minorities 1 a : the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole The proposition was opposed by a minority of voters. : a number or percentage equaling less than half of a total a one-third minority … a minority of votes can translate into a majority of seats. Carlos Lozada b : the smaller quantity or share Teams in possession of the ball for a majority of the time have been no more likely to win than those in possession for a minority of the time. Kevin Pullein 2 : the group or political party having the smaller number of votes the Democratic/Republican minority in the Senate —often used before another noun a U.S. Senate minority leader 3 a : a part of a population thought of as differing from the rest of the population in some characteristics and often subjected to differential treatment the country's ethnic minorities minority communities b : a member of a minority group "… Speaking as a minority, it's even more satisfying to see women have the chance to follow their dreams. …" Isiah Thomas, quoted in Newsweek a minority student a minority-owned business — often used in plural Doctors are struggling to comply with new federal guidelines requiring them to include more minorities in clinical trials … Douglas Stanglin et al. 4 a : the period before a person reaches the age of majority (see majority sense 2a) b : the state of being a legal minor Synonyms adolescence nonage See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The proposal is opposed by a minority of voters. The Republicans are now the minority in the Senate. The group is becoming an influential minority in the community. Recent Examples on the Web Neurotypical people like myself in that room will be a minority. Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Wisconsin is in a minority of states that have not legalized marijuana use in some form. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Kazakhstan also shares a border with Russia and has a significant Russian minority, making up about 18% of the population. Amy Gunia, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 But British republicans — a minority who want to abolish the monarchy — nevertheless sense an opportunity with Charles in charge. Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 While many have volunteered, only a small minority fit the narrow criteria of probably having encountered the virus yet having no antibodies against it (which would indicate an infection). Grace Browne, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2022 At the time, sizable minority of traders thought that the Fed might slow its pace of rate increases come September. Matt Grossman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Volkswagen will retain 75 percent ownership of Porsche, but the voting shares will give its heirs a blocking minority, granting them greater control over the company and its board going forward. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Milbank pleads with the republic to vote (presumably for Democrats), suggesting that the Republican project is an antidemocratic one that speaks for a declining rural white minority and will inevitably be defeated. Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Phrases Containing minority minority leader in the minority minority leader in the minority Kids Definition minority noun mi·​nor·​i·​ty mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē  plural minorities 1 : the state of not being old enough to have the full rights of an adult 2 : a number less than half of a total The proposal is opposed by a minority of voters. 3 : a group that makes up a smaller part of a larger group The animals affected are a minority. 4 : a part of a population that is in some ways (as in race or religion) different from others Legal Definition minority noun mi·​nor·​i·​ty plural minorities 1 a : the period before attainment of majority b : the state of being a minor 2 : the smaller of two groups constituting a whole: as a : a group (as in a legislative body) having less than the number of votes necessary for control b : a group of judges among those hearing an appeal who disagree with the majority's judgment : dissent sense 3 c : a group of jurisdictions taking a less widespread approach to or view of a legal question, issue, or problem 3 a : a part of a population differing especially from the dominant group in some characteristics (as race, sex, or national origin) and often subject to differential treatment b : a member of a minority an effort to hire more minorities minority noun as in adolescence the transitional period between childhood and adulthood a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance adolescence majority youth infancy boyhood nonage prime manhood womanhood heyday preadolescence maturity girlhood bloom flush babyhood
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