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MINORITY

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/

8 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
O 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of MINORITY

noun

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

noun

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

"Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."

noun

(used attributively of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

adjective

Of or relating to a minority.

"They hold a minority interest in the company."

Synonyms of MINORITY

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Antonyms of MINORITY

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Examples of MINORITY in a Sentence

  • "Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."
  • "They hold a minority interest in the company."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is MINORITY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MINORITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: MINORITY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MINORITY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter minority Total
Scrabble 31111114 13
WWF 41211113 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINORITY

95 words from the letters in MINORITY

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How to Use MINORITY in Word Games

MINORITY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MINORITY to find 95 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MINORITY

What does MINORITY mean?
MINORITY is a noun. The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
Is MINORITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MINORITY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MINORITY worth in Scrabble?
MINORITY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from MINORITY?
You can make 95 words from the letters in MINORITY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MINORITY?
Synonyms of MINORITY include: childhood. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.