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Meaning of marginalize
to treat someone or something as unimportant or unworthy of attention
Etymology of marginalize
The word "marginalize" originated in the mid-20th century from the noun "margin", which refers to the edge or border of something
The term is derived from the Latin "marginalis", meaning "of or pertaining to a margin"
Historically, the word was first used to describe the act of adding notes or comments to the margin of a page, but its meaning has since expanded to include social and political connotations
Synonyms
Definitions
- To treat someone as if they are not important or relevant
- * To cause someone to feel isolated or excluded from a group or society
- * To make something seem less important or significant than it really is
Usage Examples
- The government's policies have marginalized the poor and vulnerable members of society
- * The new employee felt marginalized by her colleagues, who excluded her from important meetings
- * The company's decision to downsize has marginalized the role of middle management