noun
minority
B1
Meaning: 'Minderheit' = minority (a smaller group within a larger population, often political or ethnic). Feminine noun: die Minderheit. Plural: Minderheiten. Declines regularly (die Minderheit, die Minderheiten). Used in political, social or demographic contexts. No irregular plural or special case markings.
Examples
Die dänische Minderheit in Deutschland hat ihre eigenen Schulen und Vereine.
The Danish minority in Germany has its own schools and associations.
Die Stadtverwaltung kündigte Programme für die Minderheit an, nachdem mehrere Beschwerden eingingen.
The city administration announced programs for the minority after several complaints came in.
In dieser Stadt gehört eine Minderheit der Bevölkerung einer anderen Kultur an.
A minority of the town's population comes from a different cultural background.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a small group standing aside from a larger crowd to picture a 'Minderheit'.
Think of English 'minor' (small) to remember 'Minder-' as 'smaller group'.
die Minderheit — feminine: picture a banner with D-I-E hanging over the small group.
Notes
Often used in political and social contexts. Do not confuse with 'Minderjährig' (underage).