Synonyms for minority
mɪˈnɔr ɪ ti, -ˈnɒr-, maɪ-mi·nor·i·ty

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1. minoritynoun

   Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

   Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision.

   Antonyms:
   majority

2. minoritynoun

   Youth; period or condition of a person prior to reaching adulthood.

   Synonyms:
   childhood

   Antonyms:
   adulthood

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1. minoritynoun

   a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

   Synonyms:
   nonage

   Antonyms:
   legal age, majority, bulk

2. minoritynoun

   being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts

   "when the vote was taken they were in the minority"; "he held a minority position"

   Synonyms:
   nonage

   Antonyms:
   majority, bulk, legal age

3. minority, nonagenoun

   any age prior to the legal age

   Synonyms:
   nonage

   Antonyms:
   majority, legal age, bulk

Matched Categories

1. • Number
   • Social Group

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. out-group

   Submitted by rinat on August 14, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. minoritynoun

   Synonyms:
   nonage, pupilage

2. minoritynoun

   Synonyms:
   smaller number

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1. minoritynoun

   Synonyms:
   nonage, pupilage

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1. List of paraphrases for "minority":

   minorities

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1. Brian Dahle:

   We have seen one-party rule with the minority completely shut out, one-party rule leads to what it always leads to, corruption and government dysfunction.

2. Rafael Lemaitre:

   This commissioners court has made it a priority to give opportunities to local, small and minority-owned businesses who have the qualifications to serve their community, this firm was selected because they have demonstrated that they can reach people strategically and encourage them to get vaccinated.

3. Kerry Benninghoff:

   That this slicing and dicing of minority voters is required to provide equal opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.

4. Sam Calagione:

   There is an initial position of only wanting a minority investment, and within the first meeting they talk about a path to majority control or an IPO.

5. Natalie Wilson:

   There's a sense of distrust between law enforcement and the minority community.