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Randgruppe

marginalised group, fringe group

noun RANT-groo-pe Rare
People & Society Community

Usage Note

Randgruppe refers to a social group that exists on the margins of mainstream society due to poverty, disability, ethnicity, or other factors. Social policy aims to reduce the exclusion of Randgruppen. The term is sometimes contested as stigmatising.

Examples

"Die Initiative unterstützt Randgruppen dabei, am gesellschaftlichen Leben teilzunehmen."

Natural Translation

The initiative supports marginalised groups in participating in social life.

Literal Translation

The initiative supports fringe groups in participating in societal life.

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