Word
exclusionary
Phoneticsex·clu·sion·ary
US/ɪkˈskɫuʒəˌnɛɹi/
UK/ɛksklˈuːʒənəɹi/
Definition
adj. describing something that keeps people out or makes them feel like they do not belong. It is often used to talk about rules, groups, or systems that are not open to everyone.
adj. tending to exclude or prevent the inclusion of certain people or groups. Often describes social, economic, or institutional practices that create barriers to entry or participation.
Examples
“The club's strict dress code is exclusionary.”
“Critics argued that the new housing policy was exclusionary because it only benefited those with high incomes.”
“The architect's design was praised for its aesthetic beauty but criticized for being exclusionary, as the narrow doorways and lack of elevators made the building inaccessible to many.”
Examples
simple
“The club's strict dress code is exclusionary.”
contextual
“Critics argued that the new housing policy was exclusionary because it only benefited those with high incomes.”
complex
“The architect's design was praised for its aesthetic beauty but criticized for being exclusionary, as the narrow doorways and lack of elevators made the building inaccessible to many.”
Real-World Examples
“If police search a home without a valid warrant, the evidence found there may be suppressed under the exclusionary rule.” “However, the shift away from exclusionary environments requires a shift in thinking and practice for teachers.” Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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