noun🔗ShareLa minorité, la jeunesseThe state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood."Many schools offer special programs for the minority age group. "De nombreuses écoles proposent des programmes spéciaux pour la minorité d'âge.agepersonlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMinoritéAny subgroup that does not form a numerical majority."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.politicsculturesocietygroupnumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMinoritaire(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."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.politicsgovernmentstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn membre d'une minorité ethniqueA member of an ethnic minority."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.racegroupsocietypersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMinoritaireOf or relating to a minority."They hold a minority interest in the company."Ils détiennent une participation minoritaire dans l'entreprise.groupsocietypoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
