minorities

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who are different from the majority of the population in a society, often due to ethnicity, religion, language, or other factors.

  - "The minority group in this town has faced discrimination for decades."
  - "Despite being a minority, the community has managed to preserve its unique cultural traditions."

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Antonyms

adulthood , majority

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Synonyms

childhood

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minorities
minority , majority , history , adversity , unity , diversity

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Variants

List of all variants of minorities that leads to same result
minorities , minority , ethnic minorities

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'minoritas', meaning 'lesser number'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Minorities make up approximately one-third of the world's population.

2. In the United States, African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders are considered racial and ethnic minorities.

3. Minorities have made significant contributions to various fields, including science, art, literature, and politics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marginalized groups: Groups that have been socially, politically, or economically excluded from the mainstream of society. Minorities are often considered a type of marginalized group.

2. Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a certain social category. Minorities have historically faced discrimination based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and other factors.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Minorities have often faced discrimination and marginalization, leading to unique cultural experiences and expressions. In literature, minorities have been portrayed in works such as 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston and 'American Born Chinese' by Gene Luen Yang. In music, artists like Selena and Bob Marley have brought the experiences of their respective minority communities to a global audience.

How to Memorize "minorities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people who are different from the majority in a society. Consider their unique cultural practices, traditions, and experiences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'minority' with groups that have historically faced discrimination and marginalization. Think of examples of minority communities you have encountered or learned about.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Minorities Make Marvelous Contributions'. This can help you remember the definition and significance of the term.

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