C1
marginalized vs minority
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| marginalizedadjective/ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nə.laɪzd/ | Meaning treated as unimportant and pushed to the edge of society, with little power or voice | Goes with marginalized groups | Example Marginalized groups often have little say in political decisions. |
| minoritynoun/maɪˈnɔːr.ə.ti/ | Meaning a smaller part of a group, or a group of people who differ from most others in a country | Goes with ethnic minority | Example Only a small minority of voters said they trusted the national media. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Only a small of fans caused trouble after the match.