Definitionen
1.NounThe state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.
2.NounThe state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
3.NounAny subgroup that does not form a numerical majority."Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."
4.NounA member of an ethnic minority."The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged."
5.NounA group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.
6.NounA Muslim.
7.AdjectiveOf or relating to a minority."They hold a minority interest in the company."
8.AdjectiveEmpowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof."minority government"