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

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Usage examples (37)
  • We must not marginalize the poor in our society
  • Mr. Breitbart says he suspects the accusations were just a cynical attempt by the left and elements of the media to "marginalize" the Tea Party movement.
  • But here's one example: born in England, who when hearing that the White House planned to "marginalize" critics of the guestworker plan, asked
  • I must respond to JUSTICE STEVENS' assertion that I would "marginalize" the belief systems of more than 7 million Americans" who adhere to religions that are not...
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