marginalised UK
ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd
See also: marginalized (US)
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Definition of marginalised - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
socialUKtreated as insignificant or peripheralUK
  • The community felt marginalised by the new policies.
excluded ignored
2.
exclusionUKexcluded from mainstream social, economic, or political lifeUK
  • Marginalised groups often face systemic barriers to opportunities.
alienated excluded isolated
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Origin of marginalised

Latin, margo (edge) + -alis (pertaining to)

Examples of marginalised in a sentence

  • Marginalised groups often lack access to resources.
  • Marginalised communities often lack access to quality healthcare.
  • The marginalised population struggled for representation.

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  1. French:marginalisé, mis à l'écart, ...
  2. German:marginalisiert, ausgeschlossen, ...
  3. Italian:marginalizzato, emarginato, ...
  4. Spanish:marginado, ...
  5. Portuguese:marginalizado, ...
  6. Chinese:被边缘化的, 边缘化, ...
  7. Japanese:疎外された, 排除された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَمَّش, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּדָר חֶבְרָתִית, מוּדָר, ...
  10. Russian:маргинализированный, исключенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маргіналізований, ...
  12. Hindi:हाशिए पर रखा गया, ...
marginalise UK
ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nə.laɪz
See also: marginalize (US)

Definition of marginalise - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
push asideRareUKrelegate to a lower or outer edge, typically of societyRareUK
  • Many policies marginalise the poorest in society..
ostracize relegate
2.
diminished importanceRareUKmake less important or influentialRareUK
  • The new regulations marginalise small businesses.
diminish disparage downgrade
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Origin of marginalise

Latin, margo (edge) + -alise (to make)

Examples of marginalise in a sentence

  • The new policy could marginalise small businesses.
  • The policy tends to marginalise minority voices.
  • Efforts to marginalise the opposition were evident.

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  1. French:marginaliser, diminuer l'importance, ...
  2. German:ausgrenzen, marginalisieren, ...
  3. Italian:relegare, sminuire, ...
  4. Spanish:excluir, restar importancia, ...
  5. Portuguese:excluir, desconsiderar, ...
  6. Chinese:边缘化, 使边缘化, ...
  7. Japanese:疎外する, 軽視する, ...
  8. Arabic:هَمَّشَ, قَلَّلَ مِن شَأن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַדִּיר, לְהַפְחִית חֲשִׁיבוּת, ...
  10. Russian:оттеснять, умалять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маргіналізувати, зменшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:हाशिए पर डालना, कम महत्व देना, ...
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