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Minderheit

minority (group)

noun MIN-der-hite Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

minority (in a vote)

Usage Note

Minderheit denotes a group smaller in number than the dominant one, whether ethnic, religious, or political. German law provides protections for nationale Minderheiten (national minorities) such as Sorbs, Danes, and Roma. The plural Minderheiten is frequent.

Examples

"Der Staat schützt die Rechte ethnischer Minderheiten."

Natural Translation

The state protects the rights of ethnic minorities.

Literal Translation

The state protects the rights of ethnic minorities.

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