ENGLISH
REFERENCE

exclusivity

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌɛkˌskɫuˈsɪvəti// UK //ɛkskluːsˈɪvɪti// ex·clu·siv·i·ty

n. the quality of being limited to only a few people or groups. It often means something is expensive, high-status, or private.

n. the state of being restricted to a particular person, group, or area; the quality of being limited to a select few. Often implies high social status or the legal right to be the sole provider of a service.


SIMPLE

The club maintains its exclusivity by charging high membership fees.

CONTEXTUAL

The fashion brand relies on exclusivity to keep its products desirable among high-end consumers.

COMPLEX

The contract granted the distributor geographic exclusivity, ensuring that no other retail outlets in the region could sell the manufacturer's luxury goods.

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'of' or used as a modifier for high-status services.

© 2026 English Reference