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Marginalize

usgb/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/Volume
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Negative Connotation

It implies a harmful action, often involving unfair treatment or exclusion.

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Campaigners believe the new policy will marginalize the homeless even further.
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Social Context

Used when discussing social issues about groups often overlooked in society.

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Activists strive to ensure that disabled people are not marginalized.
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Subjectivity

Often subjective, what some view as marginalization, others might disagree with.

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Critics argue that the new exam system may marginalize students from poorer backgrounds.
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