Minority Opinion

Pronunciation: /maɪˈnɔrɪti əˈpɪnjən/

Definitions of minority opinion

noun A minority opinion is a viewpoint held by a smaller percentage of people in a group or society.

Example Sentences

A1 A minority opinion is when only a few people believe something.

A2 In some cultures, expressing a minority opinion can be seen as disrespectful.

B1 It is important to consider all viewpoints, even if they are a minority opinion.

B2 The court decision was based on the majority opinion, not the minority opinion.

C1 The professor presented a compelling argument for the minority opinion in the debate.

C2 Despite being a minority opinion, her perspective had a significant impact on the final decision.

Examples of minority opinion in a Sentence

formal The minority opinion in the court case was well-argued but ultimately not adopted by the majority.

informal His view was the minority opinion among his friends, but he stood by it confidently.

slang I know my opinion is the minority opinion here, but I still think it's the right one.

figurative In a sea of conformity, her unique perspective stood out as a minority opinion.

Grammatical Forms of minority opinion

• plural: minority opinions
• comparative: more minority opinion
• superlative: most minority opinion
• present tense: holds a minority opinion
• future tense: will have a minority opinion
• perfect tense: has had a minority opinion
• continuous tense: is holding a minority opinion
• singular: minority opinion
• positive degree: minority opinion
• infinitive: to hold a minority opinion
• gerund: holding a minority opinion
• participle: held as a minority opinion

Origin and Evolution of minority opinion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'minority opinion' originated in legal contexts to refer to the dissenting view held by a minority of judges or jurors in a court case.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'minority opinion' has come to be used more broadly to describe any viewpoint or belief held by a minority of people within a larger group or society.