Minorities — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē/ mi·nor·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Minorities

Minorities (noun)

  1. the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole, a number or percentage equaling less than half of a total
  2. the smaller quantity or share
  3. the group or political party having the smaller number of votes —often used before another noun

Minorities (plural noun)

  1. people who belong to an ethnic group that is a relatively small part of a population

Minorities (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the transitional period between childhood and adulthood

    "a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all"

    similar: adolescences, nonages
    related: boyhoods, girlhoods, preadolescences, youths, blooms, flushes, heydays, primes, majorities, maturities, manhoods, womanhoods, babyhoods, infancies

Related Entry: Minority (noun)

Minority is a different word from Minorities. The synonyms below are for minority, not for minorities.

  1. the transitional period between childhood and adulthood

    "a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all"

    similar: adolescence, nonage
    related: boyhood, girlhood, preadolescence, youth, bloom, flush, heyday, prime, majority, maturity, manhood, womanhood, babyhood, infancy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Minorities

The most common words with a similar meaning to Minorities:

adolescences, nonages

Related Words for Minorities

boyhoods, girlhoods, preadolescences, youths, blooms, flushes, heydays, primes, majorities, maturities, manhoods, womanhoods, babyhoods, infancies

Origin & Etymology of Minorities

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Minorities

Words & Phrases Containing Minorities

ethnic minorities

Frequently Asked Questions about Minorities

What does "Minorities" mean?

"Minorities" means the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole, a number or percentage equaling less than half of a total. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole, a number or percentage equaling less than half of a total.

What is another word for "Minorities"?

Other words for "Minorities" include adolescences and nonages. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Minorities" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Minorities"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Minorities". Common alternatives include adolescences and nonages.

How do you use "Minorities" in a sentence?

Examples of "Minorities" in a sentence: "a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all".

Is "Minorities" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Minorities" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

Is "Minorities" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Minorities"?

"Minorities" is pronounced /mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē/ and divided into syllables as mi·nor·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Minorities"?

First known use: 15th century.