Definitions of minority

1. The smaller of two numbers; opposite to majority; the state of being under age.

2. The being under age: the smaller number:- opposed to MAJORITY.

3. The smaller number; state of being a minor.

4. The smaller of two parts or parties.

5. The state of being under age.

6. The state of being under age; the smaller number.

7. The period from birth till 21 years of age; the smaller number, as distinguished from the majority.

8. The state of being a minor, or under age.

9. State of being less or small.

10. The smaller number; - opposed to majority; as, the minority must be ruled by the majority.