- plural of minority.
minorities
Example Sentences
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Cohen also said 25% of her department’s contracts have gone to small businesses owned by women or minorities, a goal set by a 2023 state law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Punching down on trans people and other minorities is not acceptable.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities' keenness to demonstrate inclusivity following criticism that women and minorities have been under-represented in the country's post-war transition.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Department of State gave money to groups protecting free speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian countries.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
“I told Starr we minorities gotta stick together,” Maya says.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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