the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.

a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.

a group differing, esp. in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority of a population

legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities.

a member of such a group.

the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility.

of or pertaining to a minority.

noun

nonage , adolescence , group , immaturity , pupilage , youth