superminority

English

noun
Definitions
  • A voting block which, although it has less than 50% of the vote, has sufficient numbers to prevent any other group from forming a supermajority.
  • (more generally) A minority group that wields disproportionate power.
  • An ethnic minority group that is seen as having outstanding abilities.
  • A member of a minority group who has extraordinary abilities, often one who is identified as a leader and representative of the entire ethnic group.
  • A large minority group that comprises a significant percentage of the population or most of the minority population.
  • Multiple minority groups, seen as a single coalition or group.
  • A person who is a member of multiple minority groups.

Etymology

Compound from English super (over, above) + English minority.

Origin

English

minority

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