minority

Phonetic Respelling: [ mahy-nawr-i-tee, -nor, mi- ]

Definition:

n. a part of a population that differs from other groups in some characteristics and is often given unfair treatment; the smaller of two groups

Sentence:

They fought to uphold the rights of a minority.

More example sentences:

They fought to uphold the rights of a minority.

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Synonyms:

less in number; smaller; less in size

Antonyms:

majority; bigger

Minority rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • dority
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • authority
  • majority
  • priority
  • seniority
  • sorority
• Six Syllable Rhymes
  • inferiority
  • superiority