El grupo minoritario
Example: El grupo minoritario luchó por sus derechos durante años.
Definition
"El grupo minoritario" refers to a smaller subset of people within a larger population, often distinguished by unique characteristics, beliefs, or social status. This group typically holds less power or representation compared to the majority and may face challenges in asserting their rights.
Etymology
The phrase "el grupo minoritario" comes from Spanish, where "grupo" means group and "minoritario" derives from "minoría," meaning minority. The term reflects the idea of a smaller faction within a larger whole, with roots tracing back to Latin "minor," meaning smaller. Did you know? The word 'minority' originally referred simply to the younger or lesser part of something.
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"El grupo minoritario" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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