marginalise

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mar⋅gin⋅al⋅ize

[mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]

–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.

to place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power: the government's attempts to marginalize criticism and restore public confidence.

Also, especially British, mar⋅gin⋅al⋅ise.

Origin:
1825–35 for an earlier sense; marginal + -ize

Related forms:

mar⋅gin⋅al⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun

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marginalise
verb
relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people; "We must not marginalize the poor in our society" [syn: marginalize]

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