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marginalize
[ mahr-juh-nl-ahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to place in a position of minor or marginal importance, significance, relevance, or effect:
The government is attempting to marginalize criticism and restore public confidence.
- to isolate or exclude from the dominant culture; perceive or treat as being on the fringes of a society or group:
All of these policies have marginalized our vulnerable sisters and brothers for their religion, skin color, or sexual orientation.
marginalize
/ ˈmɑːdʒɪnəˌlaɪz /
verb
- tr to relegate to the fringes, out of the mainstream; make seem unimportant
various economic assumptions marginalize women
Derived Forms
- ˌmarginaliˈzation, noun
Other Words From
- mar·gin·al·i·za·tion [mahr-j, uh, -nl-ahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n] especially British, mar·gin·al·i·sa·tion noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of marginalize1
Example Sentences
We must, however, remain vigilant in our efforts to marginalize the voices of intolerance.
The NFL did its best to discredit and marginalize Omalu's discovery.
McCain warns Republicans that without immigration reform they will further marginalize themselves as a party.
But not their solutions, which usually marginalize Purim by limiting it to a play date for the kids.
We've got four more years of chances for smilin' Joe to return to full form and thoroughly marginalize himself.
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