Minority (noun)

1. A group of people who differ in race, ethnicity, religion, language, or some other characteristic from the majority of the people in a society.
2. A small number of people compared to the majority.
3. A period of time in which a person is under the age of legal majority.

Origin:

The word 'minority' originated from the latin word 'minor' meaning 'lesser or smaller'.

Examples:

1. The minority community was given equal rights by the government.
2. In the election, the minority party won a surprisingly high number of seats.
3. She was still in minority when she inherited the fortune.
4. The minority students faced a lot of challenges in getting admission to the top colleges.
5. The rights of the minority groups are protected by the constitution.