marginalized group

Definitions

A group of people who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to the mainstream of society.

A social group that is excluded from full participation in the economic, political, or cultural life of a community.

Examples

The government implemented new policies to provide better healthcare access for every marginalized group in the country.

Sociologists often study how systemic barriers continue to affect the economic stability of each marginalized group.

Advocacy organizations work tirelessly to ensure that the voice of every marginalized group is heard in the legislative process.

Synonyms

disenfranchised oppressed underrepresented vulnerable minority socially excluded disadvantaged

Antonyms

privileged dominant empowered mainstream influential advantaged elite