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.

(US) A member of an ethnic minority.

(sociology) A group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.

(India, euphemistic) A Muslim.

(relational, attributive) Of or relating to a minority.

(attributive, politics, 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.