B1nounsocietypolitics
US/maɪˈnɔːr.ə.ti/
UK/maɪˈnɒr.ə.ti/
a smaller part of a group, or a group of people who differ from most others in a country
In context
Only a small minority of voters said they trusted the national media.
Vietnam has fifty-three ethnic minority groups, many living in the northern mountains.
The law protects the rights of religious minorities to practice their faith freely.
Words that go with minority
adjective + noun
- ethnic minorityTeachers in the highlands often speak the language of the local ethnic minority.
- small minorityOnly a small minority of fans caused trouble after the match.
- religious minorityThe new constitution promised equal treatment for every religious minority.
noun + noun
- minority groupThe report looked at how minority groups are shown on television.
- minority governmentA minority government needs support from other parties to pass laws.
noun + preposition
- in the minorityPeople who oppose the new road are now in the minority.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The minority of people agree with the plan.Correct: A minority of people agree with the plan.