What is another word for in the minority?

Pronunciation: [ɪnðə ma͡ɪnˈɒɹɪti] (IPA)

When expressing that someone or something is in the minority, it can be helpful to switch up the phrasing for variety and clarity. Some synonyms for "in the minority" include: in the minority group, in the minority category, among the few, few and far between, in the small percentage, outvoted, in the minority opinion, among the less popular, in the lesser number, minority status, and in the minority view. Swapping out these phrases can help prevent repetition in writing and speech while still expressing the same idea. It is worth noting that the connotation of some of these synonyms may slightly differ, so it's important to consider context when choosing which to use.

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What are the hypernyms for In the minority?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with In the minority

  • In his years in Washington, Senator Kerry has been one vote of a hundred in the United States Senate - and fortunately on matters of national security he was very often in the minority.
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