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marginalise

Verb

IPA /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/

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To push a person or group into a position with little power or influence.

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marginalise/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/

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The group makes decisions
One member gets no say

Leaving someone without influence can marginalise them within a group.

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Making every decision without her began to marginalise the youngest family member.
A meeting held without part-time staff can marginalise their views.

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marginalise — To push a person or group into a position with little power or influence.

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To push a person or group into a position with little power or influence.

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Word origin

Formed from marginal and the verb suffix -ise or -ize, with the modern social meaning developing later.

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Marginalised describes people whose voices or interests receive too little attention.

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