exclusivism

[ ik-skloo-suh-viz-uhm, -zuh- ]

noun

1. the practice of being exclusive.

Other Words From

• ex·clusiv·ist noun
• ex·clusiv·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclusivism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; exclusive + -ism

Example Sentences

Human solidarity is too great, especially at the present day, for such exclusivism in love not to suffer.

From Project Gutenberg

Rosas in Argentina and the blancos in Uruguay represented the spirit of exclusivism and opposition to foreign influences.

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