exclusion

[ ik-skloo-zhuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of excluding.
2. the state of being excluded.
3. Physiology. a keeping apart; blocking of an entrance.

exclusion

/ ɪkˈskluːʒən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of excluding or the state of being excluded

Derived Forms

• exˈclusionary, adjective

Other Words From

• ex·clu·sion·ar·y adjective
• non·ex·clu·sion noun
• pre·ex·clu·sion noun
• self-ex·clu·sion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclusion¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin exclūsiōn- (stem of exclūsiō ), equivalent to exclūs(us) (past participle of exclūdere “to shut out”; exclude ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Along with imposing exclusion zones, the orders can make requirements of abusers such as attending behaviour change programmes.

From BBC

One had several exclusions, left school without qualifications and was "never really given a chance".

From BBC

This exclusion laid the foundation for the racial wealth gap that still endures: Black Americans, on average, hold a fraction of the wealth of white Americans.

From Salon

The majority of suspensions and exclusions - around nine out of 10 - occur in secondary school, but numbers are rising among primary-age children too.

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Others say the farmers are a noisy, well-organised lobby group seeking to shield their often considerable wealth and perpetuate a privilege to the exclusion of others.

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Related Words

• debarment
• omission
• rejection