non-minority

non--mi·nor·i·ty

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mi-nawr-i-tee, -nor, -mahy-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ mɪˈnɔr ɪ ti, -ˈnɒr, -maɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mi-nawr-i-tee, -nor, -mahy-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ mɪˈnɔr ɪ ti, -ˈnɒr, -maɪ-/

Definitions of non-minority word

noun plural non-minority the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole. 1
noun plural non-minority a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action. 1
noun plural non-minority a group in society distinguished from, and less dominant than, the more numerous majority: The ethnic minority was disproportionately affected by the reduction in preventative medical services. 1
noun plural non-minority a racial, ethnic, religious, or social subdivision of a society that is subordinate to the dominant group in political, financial, or social power without regard to the size of these groups: legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities. 1
noun plural non-minority a member of such a group. 1
noun plural non-minority the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility. 1

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word minōritās, dating back to 1525-35. See minor, -ity

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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