The term 'minorities' can be defined as a group of people who are numerically smaller than the majority population in a given area. This term is often used to refer to ETHNIC, racial, and religious groups that are not part of the dominant culture. The crossword solution for this term is 'ETHNIC, ' which refers to a group of people who share a common cultural heritage, language, or national origin. ETHNIC minorities are often subject to discrimination and marginalization due to their minority status.