marginalize

IPA/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/
KK[mˈɑrdʒənəlˌaɪz]IPA/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize — verb

  • marginalizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • marginalizeshe / she / it
  • marginalizedpast simple
  • marginalizing-ing form

1. to push a person or group to the edge of a society or community so that they los

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to push a person or group to the edge of a society or community so that they lose power, opportunities, and influence

例句

The new policy marginalized small farmers by cutting their access to bank loans.

marginalized + object + by + gerund

Felix felt marginalized at work when his suggestions were never discussed in team meetings.

passive: felt marginalized

同義詞
  • exclude

    more general; can mean simply leaving someone out, not necessarily pushing them to a powerless position

  • sideline

    often used in workplace or sports contexts; suggests preventing someone from participating actively

  • relegate

    formal; implies moving someone to a lower or less important position or rank

  • ostracize

    stronger and more personal; involves active social rejection by a community

反義詞
  • include

    to make someone part of a group or activity rather than keeping them on the outside

  • empower

    to give someone the power or authority to act, the opposite of taking away influence

文法句型

marginalize + object

be marginalized (by + agent)

用法筆記

Often used in the passive voice (be marginalized). The subject is typically a policy, system, institution, or widespread attitude; the object is a person or group with less social or economic power.

常見錯誤

❌The new rule marginalized the issue of pollution.
✅The new rule marginalized communities affected by pollution.
💡marginalize is used for people or social groups, not for abstract concepts or problems.