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minors

/ˈmaɪnərz/
noun
  1. People who are under the legal age of adulthood, usually under 18.
    • The movie is rated R, so minors must be accompanied by an adult.
    • The club does not serve alcohol to minors.
    • Parents are legally responsible for the actions of their minors.
  2. The lower professional leagues in sports, especially baseball, where players develop before joining the major leagues.
    • He spent three years in the minors before getting called up to the big team.
    • The team sent their rookie pitcher to the minors for more experience.
    • Many talented players never make it out of the minors.
  3. In education, a secondary area of study that a student chooses, less intensive than a major.
    • The university requires at least 18 credits for a minor.
    • She is studying biology with a minor in chemistry.
    • He chose a minor in music because he loves playing guitar.
Antonyms
major