A minority group or faction—people or opinions that are fewer in number compared to the majority.
その議案には多数の賛成が集まり、私は少数派に回った。
The proposal received majority support, and I ended up in the minority.
会議では少数派の意見も丁寧に聞く必要がある。
In meetings it's necessary to listen carefully to minority opinions as well.
政治の世界では少数派が連携して影響力を持つことがある。
In politics, minority groups sometimes join forces to gain influence.