Minderheit Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Minderheit" is used as noun with the meaning of "minority", "ethnic minority" or "linguistic minority".

Essential properties of "Minderheit"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Minderheit
  • Plural: die Minderheiten

Meanings of "Minderheit" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A smaller group within a population based on ethnic, religious, linguistic, or cultural characteristics"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Minderheit der Sorben lebt hauptsächlich in der Lausitz.The Sorbian minority mainly lives in Lusatia.
  2. Es ist wichtig, die Rechte von Minderheiten zu schützen.It is important to protect the rights of minorities.
  3. In vielen Ländern gibt es sprachliche Minderheiten.In many countries, there are linguistic minorities.

2.) "The smaller group in a vote or decision that does not win the majority"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Minderheit im Parlament stimmte gegen den Gesetzentwurf.The minority in parliament voted against the bill.
  2. Seine Meinung blieb in der Minderheit.His opinion remained in the minority.
  3. Die Minderheit der Aktionäre war mit der Entscheidung nicht einverstanden.The minority of shareholders did not agree with the decision.
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