Marginalised: meaning, definitions and examples

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marginalised

 

[ ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəˌlaɪzd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

society

To treat a person or group as being insignificant or unimportant, often by limiting their opportunities or resources.

Synonyms

disenfranchised, excluded, ostracized

Examples of usage

  • They felt marginalized by the community.
  • She was marginalized at work because of her age.
  • The marginalized groups continued to fight for their rights.
Context #2 | Noun

sociology

The process of relegating a specific group or individual to the fringes of society, typically resulting in their exclusion from mainstream opportunities and resources.

Synonyms

disenfranchisement, exclusion, ostracism

Examples of usage

  • The marginalization of certain ethnic groups has been a persistent issue in this country.
  • The company's policies inadvertently contribute to the marginalization of women in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "marginalised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marginalizado

🇮🇳 हाशिए पर

🇩🇪 marginalisiert

🇮🇩 terpinggirkan

🇺🇦 маргіналізований

🇵🇱 zmarginalizowany

🇯🇵 疎外された

🇫🇷 marginalisé

🇪🇸 marginado

🇹🇷 marjinalleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 소외된

🇸🇦 مهمش

🇨🇿 marginalizovaný

🇸🇰 marginalizovaný

🇨🇳 边缘化

🇸🇮 marginaliziran

🇮🇸 útskúfaður

🇰🇿 шеттетілген

🇬🇪 მარგინალიზირებული

🇦🇿 marginalizasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 marginado

Word origin

The word 'marginalised' originated from the verb 'marginalize', which first appeared in the mid-20th century. It stems from the noun 'margin', meaning the edge or border of something. The concept of marginalization has been prevalent in societies throughout history, where certain groups or individuals were pushed to the margins of society due to various factors such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status. The term 'marginalised' is often used in discussions about social justice, equity, and inclusivity.

See also: marginalise, marginalize, marginalized.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,024, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.