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Meanings
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minority opinion
Refers to an opinion held by a smaller group within a larger discussion or decision-making context. Often used in formal or organizational settings.
In meetings, minority opinions should also be respected.
He dared to express a minority opinion.
Usage patterns
- 少数意見を尊重するto respect a minority opinion
Minority opinions should be respected in meetings too.
- 少数意見を反映するto reflect a minority opinion (in a decision or report)
The final proposal also reflected the minority opinion.
- 少数意見を無視するto ignore a minority opinion
The committee made its decision while ignoring the minority opinion.
- 少数意見が出るfor a minority opinion to be raised (in a discussion)
Several minority opinions were raised during the debate.