Definizione monolingua

minority

minority (plural minorities)

1. Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

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

2. (politics, used attributively of a party, government, &c.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, &c., rather than an outright majority thereof.
3. A member of an ethnic minority.

   The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged.

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

Definizione dizionario minority

	minoranza
	Gruppo di persone che si distinguono dalla maggioranza per etnia, lingua o religione.
	A group that is different racially, politically, etc. from a larger group of which it is a part. (Source: CED)

minorità

età minore

Altri significati:

member of an ethnic minority

subgroup that does not form a numerical majority

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

minority group (party)

period or condition of a person prior to reaching adulthood

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

A member of an ethnic minority.

(politics, used attributively of a party, government, &c.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, '''&c.''' , rather than an outright majority thereof.