minority

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who share a common identity, but are smaller in number and often socially, economically, or politically marginalized within a larger society.

  - "The African American community forms a significant minority in the United States."
  - "Women have historically been a minority in leadership positions."

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Pronunciation

1. /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454146"

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Antonyms

adulthood , majority

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Synonyms

childhood

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Variants

List of all variants of minority that leads to same result
minorities , minority , minority leader , minority leaders , in the minority

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin minoritas, meaning 'smaller number'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'minority' is often used to describe groups that make up less than 30% of the population.

2. The first Civil Rights Act in the United States, passed in 1866, protected the rights of African Americans, who were then a legal minority.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marginalized groups: Groups of people who are socially, economically, or politically disadvantaged and excluded from the mainstream of society.

2. Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.

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Culture

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The term 'minority' carries significant cultural and historical importance, particularly in the context of social justice and civil rights. It has been used to describe various marginalized groups, including racial, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities. In literature and art, the experiences and struggles of minorities have been explored through various forms of expression, from novels and poetry to music and film.

How to Memorize "minority"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people who are different from the majority in some way, such as race, ethnicity, or religion. Visualize how they may be treated differently or excluded from certain opportunities because of their identity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'minority' with the idea of being smaller in number and socially, economically, or politically marginalized.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Marginalized Individuals Needing Opportunities Yielding Equality' to remember the meaning of the word 'minority'.

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