Definition and Synonyms for Minority

Definition of Minority

1. A group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part Noun
2. Being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts Noun
3. Any age prior to the legal age Noun

Synonyms for word "minority"

nonage

Semanticaly linked words with "minority"

Hyponims for word "minority"

Lexical Analysis for "minority"

minor
Adjective
derivation
2
1. inferior in number or size or amount
2. not of legal age
majority
Noun
antonym
2
1. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
2. the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs

Etymology for minority

etymology antiminority
etymology nonminority
etymologically related minor
etymological origin of minorité
is derived from minorities
is derived from minority government
is derived from minority leader
is derived from minority report
is derived from minority rule