1. An opinion, perspective, or interpretation held by a smaller number of people or a minority group, especially in legal, political, or academic contexts
The judge wrote a dissenting opinion that represented the minority view on constitutional interpretation.
O juiz redigiu uma opinião dissidente que representava a visão minoritária sobre a interpretação constitucional.
2. A perspective or standpoint that differs from the dominant or mainstream understanding
Despite being a minority view, the theory has gained some academic credibility.
Apesar de ser uma visão minoritária, a teoria ganhou alguma credibilidade acadêmica.