전체의 절반이 되지 않는 적은 수나 부분.
The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.
예문:
"Only a small minority of the students chose to attend the optional weekend workshop."
"The proposal was rejected because it was supported by only a minority of the committee."
인종, 종교, 언어 등이 주류와 달라 차별받기 쉬운 사회적 소수자 집단.
A group of people within a society who differ from the majority in race, religion, or language and are often treated unfairly.
예문:
"The organization works to protect the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities in the region."
"The city council is committed to improving representation for all minority groups."
법적으로 완전한 책임을 지기 전인 미성년의 상태나 시기.
The state or period of being under the age of full legal responsibility.
예문:
"The inheritance was managed by a legal guardian during the child's minority."
"Contracts signed during a person's minority may not be legally binding in some jurisdictions."
의회 내에서 세력이 적은 정당이나 파벌, 또는 그들의 득표수.
The smaller party or group in a legislative assembly, or the votes cast by them.
예문:
"The minority party attempted to filibuster the bill to prevent it from passing."
"The government must listen to the concerns of the parliamentary minority."