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English

marginalize

|mar-gin-al-ize|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəˌlaɪz/

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/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/

treated as insignificant

Etymology
Etymology Information

'marginalize' originates from the word 'margin,' which comes from Latin 'margo,' meaning 'edge or border.'

Historical Evolution

'margin' evolved from the Latin word 'margo' and eventually became the modern English word 'margin,' leading to the verb 'marginalize.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to placing something at the edge, but over time it evolved to mean treating something as insignificant.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

The policies have marginalized certain communities.

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Last updated: 2025/01/17 18:52