minority Definition

minority
noun minorities

1. A small number, or the smaller of two numbers, sections or groups.
2. A group of people who are different, especially in terms of race or religion, from most of the people (ie the majority) in a country, region, etc.
3. The state of being the smaller or lesser of two groups.

Example: in a minority
4. The state of being below the age of legal majority. Often as adj.

Example: minority party
Example: minority rights
Example: minority view

Etymology: 16c: from Latin minoritas; related to minor.