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A subgroup that does not form a numerical majority
“Antonio was becoming cognizant that he was part of a minority that was not fully accepted by the dominant culture.”
A group that is few and outnumbered
“Another pitfall is the tendency for the majority to ignore the legitimate voices of the minority.”
The period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood
“She also played a key role as dowager-regent during the minority of her son.”
Subgroup within a society having different cultural or ethnic attributes
A small amount or quantity of something
From, or related to, a subgroup that does not form a numerical majority
“Should Klaus fail, Zeman is unlikely to be able to form a minority coalition government on his own.”
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