Meaning of the word marginalize in English

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marginalize

US /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪz/

UK /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪz/

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral

Example:

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The new policy tends to marginalize the voices of minority groups.

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His radical ideas were marginalized by the mainstream media.

Synonym:

exclude ostracize isolate relegate demote

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