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