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.
Hispanics were the largest minority group, representing 14 percent of the population, followed by Blacks (12 percent), Asians/Pacific Islanders (4 percent), and American Indians/Alaska Natives (1 percent). Minorities are predicted to represent 39 percent of the total population by the year 2020.