a minority of
noun + preposition | /a minority of/
CollocationsINTERMEDIATE
Less than half of a group.
a minority of
noun + preposition | /a minority of/
CollocationsINTERMEDIATELess than half of a group.
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Synonyms
a small number of; a smaller share of; a few
Examples
"Only a minority of students chose to study abroad."
"A minority of households owned two cars."
Mnemonic Trick
Minor = small, minority = the smaller group.
Source: CollocationsAdded: 10/2/2026
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