Dictionary

minority interest

ownership of less than 50% of a company The Russian airline could conceivably end up controlling the bulk of the airline with Unicredit owning a minority interest.

Phrase Bank

  • The investor holds only a minority interest in the satellite stores.
  • JSB retains a minority interest and manages the property.
  • Minority interest groups were represented at the meeting.

Additional Notes

  • Majority interest is the opposite of minority interest.