marginalize
pronunciation
How to pronounce marginalize in British English: UK [ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz]
How to pronounce marginalize in American English: US [ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz]
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- Verb:
- relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people
Word Origin
- marginalize (v.)
- 1832, "to make marginal notes," from marginal + -ize. The meaning "force into a position of powerlessness" attested by 1929. Related: Marginalized; marginalizing.
Example
- 1. We believe apple will continue to add content partners for siri to marginalize google 's presence on the iphone .
- 2. English is world marginalize after all .
- 3. Don 't marginalize the online tools that are available .
- 4. But russia today is a different country , and violence would only catalyze the movement he seeks to marginalize .
- 5. Lukashenko has used every trick in the authoritarian book to marginalize the opposition .