Marginalized: meaning, definitions and examples
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marginalized
[ ˈmɑː(r)dʒɪnəlaɪzd ]
feeling of being excluded or treated as less important
Marginalized refers to the social process of being relegated to the fringes or edge of society. It involves being excluded, oppressed, or treated as less important or significant. Marginalized individuals or groups often face discrimination, lack of access to resources, and limited opportunities.
Synonyms
disenfranchised, excluded, marginalised
Examples of usage
- Many marginalized communities struggle to access healthcare services.
- People with disabilities are often marginalized in the workplace.
- Marginalized groups may experience higher rates of poverty and unemployment.
- Education can play a key role in empowering marginalized individuals.
- Efforts to address systemic inequalities aim to uplift marginalized populations.
Translations
Translations of the word "marginalized" 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
🇮🇸 útundan
🇰🇿 шеттету
🇬🇪 მარგინალიზებული
🇦🇿 kənarlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 marginado
Word origin
The term 'marginalized' originated from the word 'marginalize,' which first appeared in the early 20th century. It stems from the word 'marginal,' meaning situated on the edge or periphery. The concept of marginalization has been studied extensively in sociology and refers to the social process of relegating individuals or groups to the margins of society.
See also: marginalise, marginalised, marginalize.