minority

• Nom désignant un groupe plus petit au sein d'une population plus large, souvent distinct par l'origine ethnique, la religion ou d'autres caractéristiques, ou l'état d'une personne mineure (qui n'a pas atteint l'âge légal de la majorité).

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.

   minorité (partie plus petite d'un groupe)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfew

   Antonymesmajority

2. Ethnic or cultural groupB1formal

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

   minorité ethnique ou culturelle

   • 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.

   Synonymesethnic group

3. B2formal

   The state of being under the legal age of adulthood.

   Minorité (juridique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesinfancynonage

   Antonymesmajority