PsychologyAugust 17, 2026
superminority
SOO-per-mih-NOR-ih-tee
Definition
A political position held by a legislative group that is large enough to block or veto specific actions or legislation but remains too small to pass its own agenda independently.
Etymology
A compound formed from the Latin prefix 'super-' (above, beyond) and the noun 'minority,' which traces back to the Latin 'minor' (smaller). It emerged in political contexts to describe legislative factions with specific procedural leverage despite their numerical disadvantage.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe a state representative's political standing, highlighting the challenges of trying to govern or influence policy while lacking a majority vote.
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Read the full article ↗The National Herald