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Minderheit

minority

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Meaning of Minderheit

the smaller part of a group

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German/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/
minority
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What's the difference between Minderheit / Minderzahl / Minderungsgruppe / Unterzahl / Minorität / Minoritäten

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Minderheit

minority — the smaller part of a group

B2Often
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Minderzahl

A rare, somewhat bookish word for the smaller part of a group.

B2Rarely

In der Abstimmung befand sich die Opposition in der Minderzahl.

При голосовании оппозиция оказалась в меньшинстве.

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Minderungsgruppe

Very uncommon and not standard for the meaning of a minority; usually not used in normal German.

B2Very Rarely

Der Begriff Minderungsgruppe ist im Alltag kaum gebräuchlich.

Термин «Minderungsgruppe» в повседневной речи почти не употребляется.

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Unterzahl

Means being fewer in number than the other side; often used in sports or conflict situations.

B2Very Often

Die Mannschaft spielte nach der roten Karte in Unterzahl.

После красной карточки команда играла в меньшинстве.

M
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Minorität

A formal, bookish synonym for minority, especially in political, sociological, or statistical contexts.

B2Often

Die sprachliche Minorität fordert mehr Rechte.

Языковое меньшинство требует больше прав.

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Minoritäten

Plural of Minorität; used when referring to several minorities.

B2Often

In dem Land leben mehrere Minoritäten mit eigenen kulturellen Traditionen.

В этой стране живут несколько меньшинств со своими культурными традициями.

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Minderwertigkeit

Not a synonym of minority; it means inferiority, a feeling of inadequacy, or lower quality.

B2Often

Sein Gefühl der Minderwertigkeit belastete ihn stark.

Чувство неполноценности сильно тяготило его.

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Bevölkerungsgruppe

A broad term for a population group; not necessarily a minority, but it can refer to one depending on context.

B2Often

Diese Bevölkerungsgruppe ist in der Region stark vertreten.

Эта группа населения широко представлена в регионе.

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Randgruppe

A socially marginalized group at the edge of society; may include minorities, but the focus is on exclusion.

B2Often

Obdachlose werden oft als Randgruppe betrachtet.

Бездомных часто считают маргинализированной группой.

M
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Minderheitenrecht

The rights of minorities; refers not to the group itself but to the legal rights guaranteed to it.

B2Often

Das Minderheitenrecht ist in der Verfassung geschützt.

Право меньшинств защищено в конституции.

M
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Minderheitenschutz

Protection of minorities; refers to measures and rules that safeguard minority rights and interests.

B2Often

Der Staat verbessert den Minderheitenschutz.

Государство улучшает защиту меньшинств.

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Minderheitenfrage

A matter concerning minorities; often used in political or public debate.

B2Rarely

Die Minderheitenfrage spielte in den Verhandlungen eine große Rolle.

Вопрос о меньшинствах сыграл большую роль в переговорах.

M
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Minderheitenpolitik

Minority policy; refers to government measures and strategy regarding minorities.

B2Often

Die Regierung kündigte eine neue Minderheitenpolitik an.

Правительство объявило о новой политике в отношении меньшинств.

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Minderheit translation: minority. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Minderheit

/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/

Minderheit translation

minority

Minderheit transcription

/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/

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Minderheit meaning: what does it mean?

der kleinere Teil einer Gruppe

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