minorityn.[Cf. F. minorit. See Minor, a. & n.]()1. The state of being a minor, or under age.()2. State of being less or small.(Sir T. Browne.)3. The smaller number; -- opposed to majority; as, the minority must be ruled by the majority.()4. Those members of a legislature that belong to the political party which is in the minority in that institution; as, the bill will pass even if the minority are strongly opposed.()