The minority
Example: The minority fought hard to protect their cultural traditions.
Definition
"The minority" refers to a smaller group within a larger population distinguished by race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics, often holding less power or representation. For example, "the minority fought hard to protect their cultural traditions."
Etymology
The term "the minority" originates from the Latin word 'minor,' meaning 'smaller.' It evolved to describe a smaller part of a whole group, especially in social and political contexts, referring to those with less influence or numbers compared to the majority.
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"The minority" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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