De minderheid
Example: De minderheid heeft vaak unieke perspectieven op belangrijke kwesties.
Definition
"De minderheid" refers to the smaller part of a group or population that differs from the majority, often holding unique perspectives or characteristics. It is commonly used to describe groups that are less represented or have less influence within a larger context.
Etymology
The term "de minderheid" comes from the Dutch words 'minder,' meaning 'less,' and the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Together, they literally mean 'the state of being fewer,' referring to a minority group. Did you know that 'minder' traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to 'less' or 'smaller'?
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"De minderheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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