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marginalization

/mɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does marginalization mean?

noun

The act of making someone or something less important or less powerful, often in a way that is unfair or unjust. The process of being made less important or less powerful, often as a result of social or economic factors.

Example

"The marginalization of minority groups has been a persistent issue throughout history, leading to social and economic inequality."

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