minority group
/ˈmɪnəriːti ɡruːp/ · mi·nor·i·ty group
noun
- A subgroup within a larger population, often characterized by shared social, cultural, or demographic characteristics, and typically having less power or influence than the dominant group. The minority group in the community fought for equal representation in local government.
Synonyms
subgroupsubcultureunderclassunderrepresented groupmarginalized communitydisadvantaged groupvulnerable population
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of minority groups has been extensively studied in sociology, particularly by sociologists such as Louis Wirth, who in 1945 wrote a seminal paper titled 'The Problem of Minority Groups', which explored the challenges faced by minority groups in achieving social and economic equality.