minorya
minórya with stress marks
minority
Usage Note
Minorya is the standard Tagalog term for minority group, used in politics, ethnicity, religion, and social justice discussions. The Philippines recognizes numerous indigenous and religious minority groups whose rights are enshrined in the constitution, making this a frequently encountered word in civic and media contexts.
Examples
" Maliit na minorya lang sila. "
Natural Translation
They are only a small minority.
Literal Translation
Small minority only they.
" Ang mga panukala ng minorya sa senado ay hindi naaprubahan. "
Natural Translation
The proposals of the minority in the senate were not approved.
Literal Translation
The plural proposal of minority in senate is not approved.
" Ipinaglaban ng mga grupong sibiko ang karapatan ng minorya upang marinig din ang kanilang mga panukala sa batas. "
Natural Translation
Civic groups fought for the rights of the minority so that their legislative proposals would also be heard.
Literal Translation
Fought-for of plural group civic the right of minority so that-heard also the their plural proposal in law.
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