Marginalize
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrdʒənəˌlaɪz/
Marginalize (verb)
- To treat someone as less important and give them little influence or attention.
- To reduce a group’s role in public life by limiting access to power, resources, or participation.
- To make an idea, factor, or activity seem unimportant compared with others.
Examples
- They marginalize the quiet voices during meetings.
- The team marginalizes new ideas instead of listening.