- noun
1. A person who is below the age of majority, consent, criminal responsibility or other adult responsibilities and accountabilities.
“It is illegal to sell weapons to minors under the age of eighteen.”
- verb
2. To choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university.
“I had so many credit hours of English, I decided to minor in it.”
- adjective
3. Of little significance or importance.
“The physical appearance of a candidate is a minor factor in recruitment.”