nondominant
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈdɒmɪnənt/
:
no dominante
- These researchers raise important concerns about the degree to which intergroup dialogue can truly overcome the dominant-nondominant power dynamics of social groups in conflict.
- nondominant group
Examples
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Immigrant youth from nondominant racial/ethnic and linguistic backgrounds can encounter immense psychological and structural challenges.
Academic text (2013) -
This implies that they (and their constituents) have to form uneasy alliances with each other and with the nondominant classes—industrial workers, small farmers, and landless workers.
Academic text (1997) -
To survive, nondominant groups might need to be aware of power dynamics and the needs of those in power.
Academic text (2003) -
Athletes should be taught the difference between the dominant and nondominant hand and foot.
Academic text (2012) -
In addition, White students lacked insight into how a dominant White race can affect a nondominant racial group.
Academic text (2009) -
Ideally, such counteraction begins in early childhood education and is sustained over the K-16 experiences of Latinos and other nondominant majority schoolchildren.
Academic text (2011) -
This type of terminology has been discussed and critiqued, and conceptions of "dominant" and "nondominant" forms of capital have been suggested, though these terms are not without their limitations (Carter, 2003).
Academic text (2008) -
A similar ethical issue arises from research that suggests that dominant group members (that is, white college students) may profit more consistently from intergroup dialogue than nondominant group members (that is, African American college students) (Gurin et al., 2002; Miller & Donner, 2000).
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Many nondominant communities work together to amplify their voices in decision-making processes.
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To improve performance, athletes should practice with their nondominant hand as much as their dominant one.
Synonyms
Not able to make major decisions for a company
Antonyms
How Dominant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nondominant is made of non- 'not' and dominant 'having most power', so think 'not the boss'. That is why a nondominant hand, person, or team is the one that does not have the main control or influence.