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minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/

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noun

Minderjährigkeit, Jugend

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. "

Viele Schulen bieten spezielle Programme für die Minderjährigen an.

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noun

Minderheit

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

Examples :

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

Die meisten Leute stimmten zu, aber eine beträchtliche Minderheit war über die Entscheidung verärgert.

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noun

Minderheit

(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. "

Die Minderheitspartei im Schulrat schlug ein neues Recyclingprogramm vor, obwohl sie nur ein paar Stimmen mehr hatte als die anderen Gruppen.

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noun

Angehöriger einer Minderheit

A member of an ethnic minority.

Examples :

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

Das Unternehmen behauptet, seit der Beschwerde mehrere Angehörige einer Minderheit eingestellt zu haben.

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adjective

Minderheits-

Of or relating to a minority.

Examples :

"They hold a minority interest in the company."

Sie halten eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an dem Unternehmen.

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