Very bad reputation; notoriety: achieved infamy as the central figure in the scandal. The condition of being infamous; disgrace: a name that will live in infamy. An evil or criminal act that is publicly known. Origin of infamy. Middle English infamie dishonor from Old French from Latin Ä«nfÄmia from Ä«nfÄmis infamous; see infamous.
â¢ MINORITY (noun) The noun MINORITY has 3 senses: 1. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part. 2. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts. 3. any age prior to the legal age. Familiarity information: MINORITY used as a noun is uncommon.
To understand the sociological perspective on race and ethnicity, it is important to understand the meanings of these concepts. An ethnic group is a social category of people who share a common culture, such as a common language, a common religion, or common norms, customs, practices, and history. minority group is any distinct group in society that shares common group characteristics and is forced to occupy low status in society because of prejudice and discrimination. A group may be classified as a minority on the basis of ethnicity, race, sexual preference, age, or class status.