marginalize

/mˈɑːdʒɪnəlˌaɪz/

/ˈmɑɹdʒənəˌɫaɪz/

[verb]

to marginalize

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or of secondary or minor importance

Examples

1. Whether it's in politics, social movements, or any other area of life, those who are the most vulnerable or marginalized may also be the most fearless and willing to fight for their rights - beggars fear no rebellion, as the old saying goes.

2. Women's history is marginalized.

3. We marginalize the arts in society.

4. So marginalize out non-ancestors.