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- [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nlˌaɪz/
- /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nlˌaɪz/
Definitions of marginalise word
- verb with object marginalise to place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power: the government's attempts to marginalize criticism and restore public confidence. 1
- noun marginalise Alternative spelling of marginalize. 1
- verb marginalise (British) Alternative spelling of marginalize. 0
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Origin of marginalise
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35 for an earlier sense; marginal + -ize
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Parts of speech for Marginalise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
marginalise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marginalise
verb marginalise
- relegate — to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition: He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service.
- sideline — a line at the side of something.
- demote — If someone demotes you, they give you a lower rank or a less important position than you already have, often as a punishment.
- downgrade — a downward slope, especially of a road.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
Antonyms for marginalise
verb marginalise
- focus — a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
- elevate — Raise or lift (something) up to a higher position.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- promote — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
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