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minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/

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noun

未成年, 少年時代

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. "

多くの学校が未成年者のための特別プログラムを提供しています。

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noun

少数派

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

Examples :

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

ほとんどの人は同意しましたが、かなりの少数派はこの決定に不満を抱きました。

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noun

少数派

(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. "

学校評議会における少数派は、他のグループよりもわずか数票多く獲得したにもかかわらず、新しいリサイクルプログラムを提案しました。

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noun

少数民族の一員

A member of an ethnic minority.

Examples :

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

会社は、苦情が申し立てられて以来、複数の少数民族の一員を雇用したと主張しています。

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adjective

少数派の

Of or relating to a minority.

Examples :

"They hold a minority interest in the company."

彼らはその会社で少数派の権益を保有しています。

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