marginalize

marginalize [mahr-juh-nl-ahyz] Word Origin verb (used with object), mar·gin·al·ized, mar·gin·al·iz·ing.

1. to place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power: the government’s attempts to marginalize criticism and restore public confidence.

Also especially British, mar·gin·al·ise. Origin of marginalize 1825–35 for an earlier sense; marginal + -ize Related formsmar·gin·al·i·za·tion, noun British Dictionary definitions for marginalise marginalize marginalise verb

1. (tr) to relegate to the fringes, out of the mainstream; make seem unimportantvarious economic assumptions marginalize women

Derived Formsmarginalization or marginalisation, noun Word Origin and History for marginalise v.

chiefly British English spelling of marginalize (q.v.); for suffix, see -ize. Related: marginalisation; marginalised; marginalising.

marginalize v.

1832, “to make marginal notes,” from marginal + -ize. The meaning “force into a position of powerlessness” attested by 1929. Related: Marginalized; marginalizing.