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Meanings of marginalise in English

Relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people.

Usage of marginalise in English
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Ten years ago there was a sustained effort to marginalise Irish republicanism.
The Irish Times
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That had the potential to further marginalise certain groups, she said.
Radio NZ
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Nor can anyone seek to marginalise or sideline another, he said.
Reuters
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Accusations of classist tendencies further sought to marginalise the party from the majority.
The South African
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His first mistake has been to marginalise both African-Americans and Hispanics.
The Guardian
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Allawi has said any attempt to marginalise his bloc could lead to more bloodshed.
Reuters
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But it also realises that greater integration across the English Channel could marginalise Britain.
Reuters
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If we don't we will continue to marginalise their fears, and ignore important lessons.
The Guardian
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Focus on the ABILITY and not the disability and remove the barriers that marginalise.
The South African
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President Pervez Musharraf defends the pacts, saying they empower tribal elders and marginalise militants.
Reuters
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We essentially marginalise that point of view - well maybe we want to marginalise it.
Radio NZ
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He wanted to marginalise anyone who saw science and faith as compatible and mutually reaffirming.
The Guardian
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Without equality, those in power will use their freedom of expression to abuse and marginalise others.
The Guardian
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But Allawi has warned that any attempt to marginalise his bloc could trigger renewed sectarian violence.
Reuters
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It is merely another excuse to dismiss, ignore and marginalise women's voices, both literally and figuratively.
The Guardian
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I hesitate to call it lesbian, because that seems to marginalise it far more than it deserves.
The Guardian
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