marginalize — to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 소외시키다, 주변으로 밀어내다
Korean pronunciation: **마**지널라이즈
Example Sentences
- Don't marginalize your friend just because they prefer pineapple on pizza.
- The company's focus on profits tends to marginalize employee welfare.
- His loud snoring marginalized him from all future camping trips.
marginalize
VERB//ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz//
to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral
Other students marginalize the lonely child during lunch period
Don't marginalize - help others realize, emphasize what truly matters.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'margo(경계, 가장자리)'에서 유래하여, 말 그대로 '가장자리로 밀어내다'는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 책의 여백(margin)으로 중요하지 않은 내용을 밀어내는 것처럼 말이죠.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't marginalize your friend just because they prefer pineapple on pizza.”
“The company's focus on profits tends to marginalize employee welfare.”
“His loud snoring marginalized him from all future camping trips.”
“Social media algorithms can marginalize certain viewpoints.”
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