marginalized

mar·gin·al·ize

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nlˌaɪz/
- /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nlˌaɪz/

Definitions of marginalized word

verb with object marginalized to place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power: the government's attempts to marginalize criticism and restore public confidence. 1
noun marginalized Simple past tense and past participle of marginalize. 1
adjective marginalized Subject to marginalization. 0

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Origin of marginalized

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 Marginalized

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Marginalized

marginalized 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for marginalized

adjective marginalized

disregarded — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.

Just one Synonym for marginalized

Antonyms for marginalized

verb marginalized

focused — a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
promoted — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
celebrated — A celebrated person or thing is famous and much admired.

All 10 Antonyms of marginalized

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