Minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters

Definition of Minority

noun

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
"Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."
(used attributively of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.
A member of an ethnic minority.
"The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged."

adjective

Of or relating to a minority.
"They hold a minority interest in the company."

Anagrams of Minority

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "minority":

5-LETTER WORDS

imino intro irony minor minty mirin nitro torii

4-LETTER WORDS

inro inti into iron mini mint miri miry mity mony morn mort noir nori norm+17 more

3-LETTER WORDS

ion mir mon mor mot nim nit nom nor not

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

childhood

ANTONYMS

adulthoodmajority

Rhyming Words

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