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marginalized

 

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Verb marginalize has 1 sense
  1. marginalize, marginalise - relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people; "We must not marginalize the poor in our society"
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    Derived form: noun marginalization1
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Term: Marginalized

Definition:

As an adjective, marginalized refers to individuals or groups that are pushed to the edge or outskirts of society, often resulting in limited resources, opportunities, or social status. It describes the process of making someone or something feel insignificant, ignored, or unimportant.

As a verb (past tense: marginalized), it means to relegate or treat someone or something as less significant or unimportant compared to others.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The LGBTQ+ community has been historically marginalized and subjected to discrimination.
  2. People with disabilities face marginalization when there are no accessibility measures in public spaces.
  3. In the patriarchal society, women are often marginalized and their voices disregarded.
  4. The indigenous tribe's culture was marginalized by the dominant colonial power.
  5. He felt marginalized by his classmates, always left out of social activities.

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