少数派(しょうすうは)

しょうすうは
noun
minority, minority group
1. minority, minority group, minority faction
A group that is smaller in number compared to the majority within a larger population or organization. Used in political, social, and general contexts.
少数派(しょうすうは)の意見(いけん)も大切(たいせつ)だ。
The opinions of the minority are also important.
この問題(もんだい)では私(わたし)たちは少数派(しょうすうは)に属(ぞく)する。
On this issue, we belong to the minority.
少数派(しょうすうは)の権利(けんり)を守(まも)ることは民主主義(みんしゅしゅぎ)の基本(きほん)である。
Protecting the rights of minorities is a fundamental principle of democracy.

Usage

The suffix 派(は) means "faction" or "group," so 少数派(しょうすうは) literally means "small-number faction." The antonym is 多数派(たすうは) (majority). Used broadly in political discussions, social commentary, and everyday contexts.

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Related Words

Antonym: 多数派(たすうは) (majority)
Compare: 主流派(しゅりゅうは) (mainstream faction)
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