minoritario

minority (adj.)

adjective mee-noh-ree-TAH-ryoh Rare

Usage Note

Minoritario describes something belonging to or characteristic of a minority — a political, ethnic, or shareholder minority. Azionista minoritario means a minority shareholder. It is the adjective corresponding to the noun minoranza. Do not confuse with minore (lesser/younger), which refers to relative size or age rather than group status.

Examples

"Il partito minoritario ha pochi seggi."

Natural Translation

The minority party has few seats.

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