marginalized
adjective/ˈmɑrdʒɪnəlaɪzd/
Frequency rank: #9,176 most common English word
Meaning
Treated as insignificant or pushed to the edges of society, deprived of power or opportunity.
Example sentence
People who feel marginalized by society often struggle to have their voices heard.
Synonyms & related words
- excluded
- disadvantaged
- overlooked
- disenfranchised
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