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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
minority
/maɪˈnɔːrəti/ Syllables: mi·ˈnor·i·ty
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
The smaller part of a group; a group differing from others in race, religion, or other characteristic.
Synonyms
small group
fraction
subset
Antonyms
majority
Translations
minority in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
أقلية، الجزء الأصغر
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
الجزء الأصغر من مجموعة كبيرة، أو مجموعة تختلف عن الآخرين في شيء ما.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A minority is a smaller group within a larger one. Ethnic minorities are groups that differ from the majority population. A minority opinion is held by fewer people.
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Memory TipMinority comes from Latin 'minor' meaning smaller — a minority is the smaller portion.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Researchers found that students from minority backgrounds faced greater barriers to accessing support.
Only a minority of participants reported negative side effects during the clinical trial.
Minority viewpoints should be acknowledged and explored in balanced academic debate.
Word Families & Pronunciation
minority
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | minor |
| noun | minorities |
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