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minority-owned

UK/maɪ'nɒrɪtɪəʊnd/US

Definitions

adj.

Owned and controlled by members of a minority group

由少数族裔拥有和控制的

Root Breakdown

Native English
minorsmall, less, diminish
+
-itystate, quality, condition
+
-ownedroot
=minority-owned

Compound: owned by a minority (minor 'lesser' + -ity = the smaller group). Used mostly of businesses qualifying for diversity programs.

Root minu still carries 49 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The city set aside contracts for minority-owned businesses.

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