"minoritary" meaning in English

See minoritary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From minority + -ary. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|minority|ary}} minority + -ary Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} minoritary (not comparable)
  1. Relating to a minority Tags: not-comparable Translations (Translations): minoritaire (French)
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