marginalized community
/ˌmɑrdʒɪˈnaɪlzɪd ˈkɒmjuːnɪti/ or /ˌmɑrdʒɪˈnaɪlɪzd ˈkɒmjuːnɪti/ · mar.gi.nal.ized com.mu.ni.ty
noun
- A group of people who are excluded or disadvantaged due to their social, economic, or cultural status, often experiencing systemic oppression or marginalization. The marginalized community in the city struggled to access basic services and resources due to their socioeconomic status.
- A group of people who are marginalized or excluded from mainstream society, often due to their identity, culture, or lifestyle. The LGBTQ+ community is a marginalized community that has faced historical persecution and ongoing marginalization.
Synonyms
disadvantaged groupoppressed communityvulnerable populationexcluded groupminority groupunderprivileged communitydisenfranchised communitysocially excluded group
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'marginalized community' has been widely used in academic and social justice contexts to highlight the experiences and struggles of groups that are excluded or disadvantaged due to systemic or structural barriers.