C1adjectiveUK spelling: marginalisedformalsocietypolitics
US/ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nə.laɪzd/
UK/ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪzd/
treated as unimportant and pushed to the edge of society, with little power or voice
In context
Marginalized groups often have little say in political decisions.
The program gives job training to marginalized young people.
Many rural communities feel marginalized by the government.
Words that go with marginalized
adjective + noun
- marginalized groupsMarginalized groups need better access to health care.
- marginalized communitiesMarginalized communities suffer most from pollution.
- marginalized peopleThe charity speaks for marginalized people.
verb + adjective
- feel marginalizedOlder workers can feel marginalized at work.
adverb + adjective
- socially marginalizedSocially marginalized families lack basic services.
- increasingly marginalizedSmall farmers are increasingly marginalized by big companies.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They feel marginalize.Correct: They feel marginalized.