minority

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Definition

noun
  1. a number or quantity which is less than half of the total
    ExampleA minority of board members opposed the chairman.
    Usage
    in the minority
    being fewer than half
    ExampleGood salesmen are in the minority in our sales team.
  2. a section of the population from a specific racial group, which does nor make up the majority of the population

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