Minority
/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/
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."
Anagrams of Minority
No exact anagrams found for "minority". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
m3
i1
n1
o1
r1
i1
t1
y4
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Minority
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Minority"
Minority is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Minority" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "minority" is a medium-scoring word.