Meaning
minority
- the smaller part of a group
- a group with fewer members than the rest of society
In a sentence
Una minoranza degli studenti vive lontano.
A minority of the students live far away.
Questa minoranza ha gli stessi diritti?
Does this minority have the same rights?
Non voglio restare in minoranza da solo.
I don't want to be left in the minority alone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| minoranza | feminine · singular |
| minoranze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with in: essere in minoranza.
- Can refer to numbers, politics, or social groups.
- Opposite: maggioranza.