Pronunciation: /maɪˈnɔrəti/
noun a group of people or things that is a smaller part of a larger group
A1 A minority of students preferred the blue crayon.
A2 The minority of employees were unhappy with the new policy.
B1 The minority of residents opposed the construction of a new shopping mall.
B2 The minority of shareholders voted against the merger.
C1 The minority of scientists disagreed with the findings of the study.
C2 The minority of voters supported the independent candidate in the election.
adjective being the smaller in number or quantity
A1 There is a minority of students who prefer studying in the library.
A2 The minority opinion was not taken into consideration during the decision-making process.
B1 The minority group faced discrimination based on their religious beliefs.
B2 Despite being a minority shareholder, she had a significant influence on the company's decisions.
C1 The minority report presented a different perspective on the issue at hand.
C2 The minority party's candidate won the election against all odds.
formal The government is working to protect the rights of the minority groups in the country.
informal It's important to stand up for the rights of minorities in our community.
slang Don't be a jerk, show some respect for the minority groups around you.
figurative In a garden full of roses, be the unique minority of a sunflower.
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