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How to pronounce “minority”

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Pronunciation guide for minority

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of minority with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Aris Venetikidis: Making sense of maps 16 minutesHe's part of this ethnic minority called the Pontic Greeks.
Definition summary
The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.

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How to pronounce minority

Aris Venetikidis: Making sense of maps 16 minutes

He's part of this ethnic minority called the Pontic Greeks.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “minority”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The state or condition of being smaller, inferior, or subordinate to something or someone else; lesserness.
  • The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]
  • Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
  • (US) A member of an ethnic minority. [from 20th c.]
  • (sociology) A group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.
  • (India, euphemistic) A Muslim.
  • [Adjective]
  • (relational, attributive) Of or relating to a minority.
  • (attributive, politics, 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.

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