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marginalize

/ˌmɑrdʒɪˈnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does marginalize mean?

verb

To make someone or something less important or influential, often by excluding them from a particular group or activity. To treat someone or something as being of little importance or value.

Example

"The new policy aimed to marginalize the voices of minority groups, leading to widespread criticism."

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