Type: noun
Definitions: (noun) A minority is an ethnic group that is less than 50% of the population. (noun) A minority is less than half (50%) of some group.
Examples: (noun) The minority population of the company has increased since the complaint was made. (noun) Most people agreed, but a small minority were upset by the decision.
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Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 3 C