minority
A smaller group of people in a country or area, often different in race, religion, or culture from the main group.
A group of people who are fewer in number compared to the larger population, often with distinct characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, or culture.
The time when someone is not yet an adult by law.
The condition of being below the age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
- Base: minority
- Plural: minorities, minority
minority rights
1Rights protecting smaller groups
Rules and freedoms that protect smaller groups of people in a country.
- The organization works to promote minority rights.
- Minority rights are often discussed in human rights conferences.
religious minority
1Smaller religious group in society
A small group of people who follow a religion that is different from most people around them.
- Religious minorities are guaranteed freedom of worship under the constitution.
- He studies the history of religious minorities in the region.
visible minority
1Smaller group visibly different from majority
A small group of people who look different from most people in the country because of their race or ethnicity.
- In Canada, visible minorities make up a significant portion of the population.
- She identifies as part of a visible minority.
ethnic minority
1Smaller cultural group in population
A small group in a country with a different culture from most people there.
- The country has policies to protect its ethnic minorities.
- Ethnic minorities are represented in the new parliament.
- She belongs to an ethnic minority that speaks a unique language.
- Policies aim to protect ethnic minority rights.