minority

• Substantiv, das eine kleinere Gruppe innerhalb einer größeren Bevölkerung bezeichnet, oft unterschieden nach ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Religion oder anderen Merkmalen, oder den Zustand der Minderjährigkeit.

A noun referring to a smaller group within a larger population, often distinguished by ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics, or the state of being under the age of legal adulthood.

1. Smaller part of a groupB1formal

   A smaller number or part of a group compared to the rest.

   Minderheit

   • Only a minority of voters supported the new law.
   • The proposal was rejected by a minority of the committee.
   • Minority groups often face unique challenges in society.

   Synonymefew

   Antonymemajority

2. Ethnic or cultural groupB1formal

   A group of people who differ from the majority population in race, religion, or culture.

   Minderheit

   • The country has laws to protect the rights of minorities.
   • She is a member of an ethnic minority.
   • Minority languages are at risk of disappearing.

   Synonymeethnic group

3. B2formal

   The state of being under the legal age of adulthood.

   Minderjährigkeit

   • He was still in his minority when he inherited the estate.
   • The contract was invalid because she was in her minority.
   • During his minority, he lived with his grandparents.

   Synonymeinfancynonage

   Antonymemajority