Minority in Tagalog

Minority in Tagalog is “Minorya” or “Kakaunti” – referring to a smaller group within a larger population, or those who differ from the majority in race, religion, or culture. This term is crucial when discussing demographics, rights, and representation in Filipino society.

[Words] = Minority

[Definition]:

• Minority /maɪˈnɒrɪti/
• Noun 1: A small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion.
• Noun 2: The smaller number or part; a number that is less than half of the whole.
• Noun 3: The state or period of being under the age of full legal responsibility.

[Synonyms] = Minorya, Kakaunti, Minoridad, Kaunting bilang, Liit na grupo, Nasa-ilalim ng edad

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The government must protect the rights of ethnic minorities in the country.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pamahalaan ay dapat protektahan ang mga karapatan ng mga etniko na minorya sa bansa.
• Ex2_EN: Only a minority of students voted against the new school policy.
• Ex2_PH: Kakaunting minorya lamang ng mga estudyante ang bumoto laban sa bagong patakaran ng paaralan.
• Ex3_EN: Minority groups often face discrimination in employment and housing.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga grupong minorya ay madalas na nahaharap sa diskriminasyon sa trabaho at pabahay.
• Ex4_EN: She represents a minority opinion in the board meeting.
• Ex4_PH: Kinakatawan niya ang opinyon ng minorya sa pulong ng lupon.
• Ex5_EN: Religious minorities have the right to practice their faith freely.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga relihiyosong minorya ay may karapatang magsagawa ng kanilang pananampalataya nang malaya.