English-Estonian translations for minority

• vähemus
  Uiguurid on mõõdukas sunniidi vähemus. The Uighurs are a moderate Sunni minority.
  Minu teine märkus puudutab vähemuse arvamust. My second point concerns the minority report.
  Tegemist ei ole pelgalt vähemuse küsimusega. This is not just a minority issue.

Definition of minority

• 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.
• Empowered by or representing a minority of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof
• Of or relating to a minority

Examples

• Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision
• The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged
• They hold a minority interest in the company

Related words

• antiminority
• minority attack
• minority government
• minority language
• minority group
• minority protection
• sexual minority
• gender minority
• ethnic minority