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minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/

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noun

القُصّر، الحداثة

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

Examples :

"Many schools offer special programs for the minority age group. "

تقدم العديد من المدارس برامج خاصة لفئة القُصّر.

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noun

أقلية

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

Examples :

"Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."

وافق معظم الناس، لكن أقلية كبيرة شعرت بالاستياء من القرار.

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noun

أقلية

(used attributively of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

Examples :

"The minority party in the school council proposed a new recycling program, despite holding only a few more votes than the other groups. "

اقترحت الأقلية في مجلس المدرسة برنامج إعادة تدوير جديد، على الرغم من حصولها على عدد قليل فقط من الأصوات أكثر من المجموعات الأخرى.

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noun

عضو في أقلية عرقية

A member of an ethnic minority.

Examples :

"The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged."

تدعي الشركة أنها وظفت العديد من أعضاء الأقليات العرقية منذ تقديم الشكوى.

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adjective

أقلياتي

Of or relating to a minority.

Examples :

"They hold a minority interest in the company."

لديهم حصة أقلية في الشركة.

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