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minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/

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noun

La minorité, la jeunesse

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. "

De nombreuses écoles proposent des programmes spéciaux pour la minorité d'âge.

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noun

Minorité

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

Examples :

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

La plupart des gens étaient d'accord, mais une minorité importante était contrariée par la décision.

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noun

Minoritaire

(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. "

Le parti minoritaire au conseil scolaire a proposé un nouveau programme de recyclage, bien qu'il n'ait obtenu que quelques voix de plus que les autres groupes.

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noun

Un membre d'une minorité ethnique

A member of an ethnic minority.

Examples :

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

L'entreprise affirme avoir embauché plusieurs membres de minorités ethniques depuis le dépôt de la plainte.

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adjective

Minoritaire

Of or relating to a minority.

Examples :

"They hold a minority interest in the company."

Ils détiennent une participation minoritaire dans l'entreprise.

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