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minoriteit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • minority noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.

Senses

minoriteit is used for these senses in English:

  • minority Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]

minority — full definition

  1. noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
  2. noun A group of people distinguished by ethnicity, religion, or other traits, who make up a smaller and often disadvantaged part of a larger society.
  3. adj Relating to, or held by, a smaller group rather than the majority.

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