Minority
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole. Also refers to a group differing from the larger population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion.
“The committee made decisions by majority vote, though the minority voice was always heard.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/maɪˈnɒr.ɪ.ti/
Syllables
mi·nor·i·ty
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Synonyms
smaller groupfewlesser part
Antonyms
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Wordle
Eight letters with three I's and pattern MINOR-; contains common -ITY suffix
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; good for using multiple common vowels efficiently
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