1. the process of treating a person, group, or thing as unimportant or powerless; the act of pushing to the edge or periphery of society or consideration
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'marginalization'; often used in social, political, and economic contexts

Examples

• The marginalisation of rural communities has led to economic hardship and reduced access to services.
• Activists work to combat the marginalisation of minority groups in the workplace.
• The policy resulted in the marginalisation of smaller businesses in favor of large corporations.
• Educational reform aims to prevent the marginalisation of students with disabilities.
• Historical marginalisation of women in politics has gradually changed over recent decades.
• The report documents the marginalisation of indigenous peoples in the region.