minority in Russian
minority in Russian is несовершенноле́тие, меньшинство́, меньшинство — minority means a smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
minority in Russian
несовершенноле́тие
Pronounced: nesovershennoletiye
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]
меньшинство́
Pronounced: menshinstvo
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
меньшинство
Pronounced: menshinstvo
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th 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 Russian?
"minority" in Russian is несовершенноле́тие, меньшинство́, меньшинство. minority means: A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
How do you pronounce несовершенноле́тие?
"minority" in Russian is несовершенноле́тие, pronounced "nesovershennoletiye".
How do you use "minority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal." In Russian, "minority" is несовершенноле́тие, меньшинство́, меньшинство.
Are there other ways to say "minority" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "minority": несовершенноле́тие, меньшинство́, меньшинство.
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