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

The enemy, however defined, is to be marginalized and oppressed as the Other.

From Salon

In addition, risk assessment and incapacity evaluation tools are controversial and primarily target marginalized and racialized people.

From Salon

Nayfack: When there’s a contraction overall, the first things to go are the marginalized voices.

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

“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