small minority

Frequency: 8.520.1 per million words

Indicates a group that is small in number.

minorityADJECTIVE + minority

Categories:

small

Examples (10)

  • Only a small minority of students failed the exam.
  • The proposal was supported by a small minority of the committee members.
  • A small minority of residents opposed the new development.
  • Despite widespread support, a small minority still voiced concerns.
  • This opinion is held by a small but influential minority.
  • The new policy affected only a small minority of employees.
  • A small minority of customers reported issues with the product.
  • Such views are expressed by a small minority of the population.
  • He belonged to a small minority group within the organization.
  • The changes were welcomed by everyone except a small minority.