Societal Marginalization

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a group or faction on the extreme or radical edge of a larger group or movement, typically characterized by unorthodox or extreme views

  • The lunatic fringe of the political party often espouses extreme views that are not representative of the majority.
  • I try to avoid hanging out with the lunatic fringe of our group because they always cause drama.
  • Those guys are part of the lunatic fringe - they're always up to something crazy.
  • She felt like she was on the lunatic fringe of society, with her unconventional beliefs and lifestyle choices.

noun a wandering beggar or vagrant, especially one pretending to be insane

adjective describing someone or something related to a wandering beggar or vagrant, especially one pretending to be insane

  • The abram-man was arrested for attempting to pickpocket unsuspecting pedestrians.
  • I heard that abram-man got caught trying to steal from people on the street.
  • That abram-man is always up to no good.
  • The con artist was like an abram-man, always looking for his next victim.