No. 3,434 in Dutch
minderheid
Minority.
In a sentence
De minderheid stemde voor het nieuwe plan.
The minority voted for the new plan.
In this sentence, 'minderheid' refers to a smaller segment or group within a larger population, specifically those who opposed the majority decision.
Deze diersoort bevindt zich in de minderheid in dit ecosysteem.
This animal species is in the minority in this ecosystem.
Here, 'minderheid' is used to describe a smaller population proportion within a certain ecological context.
Het is belangrijk om de rechten van een minderheid te beschermen.
It is important to protect the rights of a minority.
In this context, 'minderheid' signifies a group with fewer members or representation that requires protection or advocacy.
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