adjective
- belonging to or characteristic of a majority group, especially in terms of race or ethnicity
noun
- a person who belongs to a majority group, especially in terms of race or ethnicity
Examples
- The scholarship program aims to increase diversity by encouraging nonminority students to study abroad.
- Nonminority enrollment at the university has remained stable over the past decade.
- The survey included responses from both minority and nonminority participants.
- As a nonminority in her field, she recognized her privilege and worked to support underrepresented colleagues.
- The company’s hiring practices were reviewed to ensure fair treatment of minority and nonminority candidates.
- Nonminority students made up 65% of the graduating class.