minority in Finnish
minority in Finnish is alaikäisyys, nuoruus, vähemmistö — minority means a smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
minority in Finnish
alaikäisyys
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]
nuoruus
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]
vähemmistö
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
vähemmistön edustaja
(US) A member of an ethnic minority. [from 20th c.]
What does "minority" mean?
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noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
"Only a minority of voters supported the proposal."
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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.
"The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities."
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adj Relating to, or held by, a smaller group rather than the majority.
"It was a minority opinion within the committee."
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minority in a sentence
- Only a minority of voters supported the proposal.
- The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities.
- It was a minority opinion within the committee.
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What is "minority" in Finnish?
"minority" in Finnish is alaikäisyys, nuoruus, vähemmistö. minority means: A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
How do you use "minority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal." In Finnish, "minority" is alaikäisyys, nuoruus, vähemmistö.
Are there other ways to say "minority" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "minority": alaikäisyys, nuoruus, vähemmistö, vähemmistön edustaja.
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