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marginalized

 

[ ˈmɑː(r)dʒɪnəlaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

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Word Description / Examples
marginalized

Used when talking about groups that are pushed to the fringe of society and denied involvement in mainstream activities or opportunities.

  • The new policy aims to support marginalized communities.
  • Marginalized groups often lack access to quality education and healthcare.
excluded

Used when talking about someone or something that has been intentionally left out or denied participation in activities or opportunities.

  • He felt excluded from the team because they never invited him to meetings.
  • The data showed that many people were excluded from accessing public services.
disenfranchised

Used in contexts where people are deprived of legal rights, particularly the right to vote or participate in democracy.

  • The recent voting laws have left many citizens disenfranchised.
  • Historical policies disenfranchised many minorities.
marginalised

This is the British English spelling variant of 'marginalized,' used in the same contexts but often found in British English literature and communications.

  • The report highlights the struggles of marginalised communities in the UK.
  • Programs were implemented to support marginalised individuals.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,410, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.