The difference between Adulthood and Minority

When used as nouns, adulthood means the time of life when one is expected to take responsibility for one's own actions and well-being, whereas minority means the state of being a minor.


Minority is also adjective with the meaning: of or relating to a minority.

check bellow for the other definitions of Adulthood and Minority

  1. Adulthood as a noun:

    The time of life when one is expected to take responsibility for one's own actions and well-being.

    Examples:

    "The boy entered adulthood by undergoing a [[rite of passage]]."

  1. Minority as a noun:

    The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

  2. Minority as a noun:

    Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

    Examples:

    "Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."

  3. Minority as a noun (politics, used attributively of a party, government, etc.):

    Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

  4. Minority as a noun (US):

    A member of an ethnic minority.

    Examples:

    "The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged."

  1. Minority as an adjective:

    Of or relating to a minority.

    Examples:

    "They hold a minority interest in the company."

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