adj Uncommon

marginalized

Marginalized (adj) means Pushed to the edges of society; denied full access, power, or attention. Example: “The charity supports marginalized communities across the region.”

adj

Pushed to the edges of society; denied full access, power, or attention.

"The charity supports marginalized communities across the region."

"She felt marginalized after being left out of every major decision."

How to use marginalized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes people or groups treated as unimportant or excluded from the mainstream.

Common pairings

marginalized communities marginalized groups feel marginalized

Word forms

more marginalized comparative, most marginalized superlative

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Rhymes for marginalized

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Frequently asked questions

What does “marginalized” mean?

The word “marginalized” means pushed to the edges of society; denied full access, power, or attention. In plain terms, describes people or groups treated as unimportant or excluded from the mainstream.

How do you use “marginalized” in a sentence?

Here is “marginalized” used in a sentence: “The charity supports marginalized communities across the region.”

What part of speech is “marginalized”?

“Marginalized” is an adjective.

Is “marginalized” a common word?

“Marginalized” is an uncommon word in modern English.