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inclusion

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌɪnˈkɫuʒən// UK //ɪnklˈuːʒən// in·clu·sion Archaic

n. the act of making sure everyone is part of a group and feels welcome. It is often used to talk about making sure people with different backgrounds or abilities can participate equally.

n. the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised. Often used in social, educational, and corporate contexts to describe the active integration of diverse individuals.


SIMPLE

The school promotes the inclusion of all students in every activity.

CONTEXTUAL

The company updated its hiring policy to ensure the inclusion of candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds.

COMPLEX

True social inclusion requires more than just physical presence; it demands the removal of systemic barriers that prevent individuals from contributing fully to their communities.

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin inclusio, inclusionis, from the verb Latin inclūdō (“to shut in, enclose, insert”), from in- (“in”) + claudō (“to shut”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂u- (“key, hook, nail”). By surface analysis, include + -sion. Doublet of enclosure.

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'of' to indicate the group being integrated, or 'in' to indicate the environment.

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