Simple meaning
What does Minority mean?
Minority means less than half.
Dictionary definition
the smaller number or part of a group.
Example sentences
Minority in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand minority in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used minority to compare the results.
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The reading passage used minority to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Minority
amountClose in meaning in many contexts.
levelClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lackHelpful contrast for meaning.
absenceHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Minority word family
Base word
minority
noun
minority
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does minority mean?
MINORITY means minority means less than half.
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