marginalized

[ mahr-juh-nl-ahyzd ]

adjective

1. placed in a position of little or no importance, influence, or power:

   Technology has the power to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and strengthen our democracy.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of marginalize ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of marginalized¹

marginalize ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

In addition to the settlement, the council will also consider funding broader programs intended to address longstanding economic disparities in the desert city, including $20 million for housing initiatives and $1 million for local business initiatives for marginalized communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Taylor would later publish “White Identity,” warning that white people will be marginalized by other races if they do not defend themselves.

From Salon

When Taylor would later publish “White Identity,” warning that white people will be marginalized by other races if they do not defend themselves, Tanton would write to him: “You are saying a lot of things that need to be said.”

From Salon

“To those who feel defeated, scared and marginalized, we see you, and we are committed to being a force of support for you now and in the future,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Any perceived display of liberal bias was quickly attacked, so the media got the message and gradually acquiesced until liberals and their point of view were marginalized.

From Salon