minority

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

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

USA member of an ethnic minority.

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

sociologyA group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.

IndiaeuphemismA Muslim.

A group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

Being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts

“when the vote was taken they were in the minority”

“he held a minority position”

relationalattributiveOf or relating to a minority.

“They hold a minority interest in the company.”

attributivepoliticsof a partygovernmentetc.Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

“minority government”