English · Word Candidate

minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: minorities

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trạng thái hoặc điều kiện nhỏ hơn, thấp hơn hoặc phục tùng so với một thứ gì đó hoặc ai đó khác; sự ít ỏi

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trạng thái là một người chưa thành niên; tuổi trẻ, giai đoạn của cuộc sống trước khi đạt đến tuổi trưởng thành

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Noun

Examples

And lest any man should think her intent was to unnestle ill neighbours, and not to aid good neighbours, or that she was readier to restore what was invaded by others than to render what was in her own hands; see if the time provided not a new occasion afterwards, when through their own division, wi

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or relating to a minority.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến một thiểu số

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Adjective

Examples

They hold a minority interest in the company.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được trao quyền hoặc đại diện cho một thiểu số phiếu bầu, ghế lập pháp, v.v.

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Adjective

Examples

minority government

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “minority” mean?

The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.

Is “minority” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.