Marginalise (Verb)
Meaning
Relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people; "We must not marginalize the poor in our society".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The politician's views on immigration threatened to marginalise an entire community and further inflame social tensions.
- We must not marginalise the poor in our society, but rather provide them with resources and opportunities for self-improvement.
- The new policy could potentially marginalise rural communities by restricting access to essential services and amenities.
- His proposals for economic reform risk marginalising low-income families, leaving them without adequate support or financial security.
- The dominant culture often serves to marginalise indigenous peoples and their unique traditions, leading to cultural erosion over time.