marginalize
Group 5Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To treat a person or group as insignificant or peripheral GRE
Example in Context
Policies that marginalize minority communities ultimately undermine the social cohesion that democratic institutions depend upon.
Synonyms
sidelineexcludepush aside
Etymology
From Latin meaning 'to make marginal', indicating treating someone as insignificant.
- margo (Latin) — border
- ize (Greek) — to make
Memory Aid
📏Sounds like “margin-all-size”
Picture a ruler measuring people by their margins — if they’re too small, they get MARGINALIZED!
Visual Association
🚷A group of people standing outside a big circle, looking sad as they are excluded.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “marginalize” mean on the GRE?
marginalize (verb) means “To treat a person or group as insignificant or peripheral”. Policies that marginalize minority communities ultimately undermine the social cohesion that democratic institutions depend upon.
How to remember “marginalize” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “marginalize” sounds like “margin-all-size”. Picture a ruler measuring people by their margins — if they’re too small, they get MARGINALIZED!
What are synonyms for “marginalize”?
Common synonyms: sideline, exclude, push aside.