MINORITY
/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of MINORITY
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
"Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."
(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.
Of or relating to a minority.
"They hold a minority interest in the company."
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
Is MINORITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MINORITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | m | i | n | o | r | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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.