minority (mi-nor-i-ty)

Definition


noun.
1 a part of a population that differs from other groups in some characteristics and is often given unfair treatment 2 the smaller of two groups

Example Sentence

They fought to uphold the rights of a minority.

Synonyms

less in number; smaller; less in size

Antonyms

majority; bigger

Rhymes

  • dority

  • authority
  • majority
  • minority
  • priority
  • seniority
  • sorority

  • inferiority
  • superiority