be in a/the minority

be in a/the minority

To be in a group that is less than the majority. As the only girl in a house full of boys, I'm definitely in the minority. With those views, you'll be in the minority around these parts. Looks like my candidate is going to lose the election, so I guess I was minority when I voted for her.

See also: minority

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be in a/the miˈnority

form much less than half of a large group: Men are in the minority in this profession.

See also: minority

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