minority

noun

mə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce minority (audio)
Definition of minoritynext
as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all

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Recent Examples of minority In June 2019, GF Capital Management and Advisors acquired a majority stake in Mansur Gavriel, and Mansur and Gavriel, cofounders and co-creative directors, retained a minority interest. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Despite most of the country supporting the separation of biological males and females in sports, the vocal minority can be vicious. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Gifting minority stakes at a discount Thanks to OBBBA, individuals can transfer up to $15 million during life or at death without paying federal gift or estate taxes. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Brian Lee, a liver disease specialist at the University of Southern California, was among the panel’s minority who voted against easing restrictions. — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minority
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adolescence
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  • According to earlier studies, babies who respond more negatively to these tasks have higher levels of depression and anxiety in adolescence.
    — Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The films form a trio of emotional studies of adolescence shaped by grief.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adolescence

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“Minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minority. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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