marginalize

forbidden words: marginalize

marginalize

verb (used with object)
marginalized, marginalizing 

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Other Word Forms

  • marginalization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of marginalize¹

First recorded in 1825–35 for an earlier sense; marginal + -ize

Related Words

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com

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example sentences: marginalize

Recovery efforts centered on rapid rebuilding primarily serve the wealthy while marginalizing working-class survivors who lack the resources and political influence to navigate complex recovery systems.
From Los Angeles Times

When they return, they face the possibility of being stripped of their leadership positions and even further marginalized in a chamber where they are already outnumbered.
From Salon

While the controversy touches on complex questions of identity, fashion and representation, Montes believes it’s important to examine what being “seen” in elite spaces really means for marginalized communities.
From Los Angeles Times

He accused the current administration of undermining judicial independence, dismantling safeguards for marginalized communities, and normalizing political retribution.
From Salon

“It makes people in immigrant communities feel targeted and marginalized,” Arulanantham said.
From Los Angeles Times

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com


August 11th, 2025
Hudson Valley, New York

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