English-Swedish translations for minority

• minoritet en
  Det är en minoritet, och en minoritet utan makt.They represent a minority, and a minority without power.
  Beror det på att vi utgör en minoritet?Is it a case of our constituting a minority?
  Det är inte en minoritet som kan avfärdas.It is not a forgettable minority.

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