minority

simple noun50 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

A group with a different ethnic background from the main population.

Indicates a group that is small in number.

Indicates a group that is large and important enough to be considered.

Indicates a group that is large in number but still not the majority.

Denotes a minority of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Similar to 'large minority', emphasizing the considerable size of the group.

Emphasizes that the group is extremely small in number.

A group that is a minority because of their race.

A group with religious beliefs different from the majority.

A group with cultural traditions that differ from the main society.

A minority group whose members are easily identifiable, often by physical characteristics like skin color.

A minority group that actively and loudly expresses its opinions.

A group whose sexual identity, orientation or practices differ from the majority.

Refers to a minority group that is increasing in size or influence.

A minority group that is clearly separate and different from the majority.

A minority group defined by nationality within a larger state.

A minority group that is treated cruelly or prevented from having the same rights as others.

A minority group that is treated unfairly or cruelly over a period of time because of their race, religion, etc.

A group that speaks a different language from the majority.

A more intense version of 'vocal minority', implying forceful and noisy expression of opinions.

Emphasizes that the number or amount is small.

Used to specify the group of which something is a minority part.

To be part of a group that is smaller than the opposing group.

To be a member of a minority group.

To treat a minority group unfairly.

To direct negative actions or comments towards a minority group.

A general term for a group of people who are a minority in a particular place.

The normal privileges and freedoms that are given to a minority group.

A community composed of members of a minority group.

A viewpoint or perspective held by a minority.

An opinion held by a smaller number of people in a group.

An area of a town where most residents are from a minority group.