In South Africa, whites (Caucasians) make up about 9 percent of the total population. What term accurately describes this population of White South Africans?

A group that makes up a smaller share of a country’s population is called a minority. Since White South Africans are about 9 percent of South Africa’s population, “minority” accurately describes them; “demographic shift” means a change in population patterns, and “refugees” refers to people who have fled their homes.

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