marginalised
adjective/ˈmɑrdʒɪnəlaɪzd/
Frequency rank: #16,454 most common English word
Meaning
Treated as if unimportant or pushed to the edges of society.
Example sentence
Many homeless people feel marginalised by society and struggle to have their voices heard.
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