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Minorities - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Minority \Mi*nor"i*ty\, n.; pl. Minorities. [Cf. F.
minorit['e]. See Minor, a. & n.]
1. The state of being a minor, or under age.
2. State of being less or small. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne.
3. The smaller number; -- opposed to majority; as, the
minority must be ruled by the majority.
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