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    Marginal (en. Marginal)

    [mahr-hee-nahl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is considered of little importance or relevance.
    Marginal opinions are usually not taken into account in the committee's decisions.
    Las opiniones marginales no suelen tener en cuenta en las decisiones del comité.
    Belonging to a socially or economically underprivileged group.
    The marginal community fights for its rights.
    La comunidad marginal lucha por sus derechos.
    Something that is found on the periphery or at the limits.
    The author mentions marginal aspects of culture in his book.
    El autor menciona aspectos marginales de la cultura en su libro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'marginalis', meaning 'belonging to the margin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marginal person
    An individual who lives on the fringes of conventional society.
    persona marginal
    marginal area
    An area that lacks services and is less developed.
    área marginal
    marginal opinion
    A point of view that is not taken into consideration in the main debate.
    opinión marginal

    Related Words

    marginality
    Condition of living on the social or economic periphery.
    marginalidad
    marginalism
    Economic theory that analyzes marginal conditions in the economy.
    marginalismo
    margin
    Blank space at the edge of a page or document.
    margen

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a person who does not follow conventional social norms.
    That guy is a marginal, he never fits into groups.
    Ese tipo es un marginal, nunca encaja en los grupos.
    Someone who finds themselves in extreme or unfavorable situations.
    The neighborhood is full of marginals who struggle day by day.
    El barrio está lleno de marginales que luchan día a día.