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

Some of the men in the White Rose were drafted as medics to the Russian front and, passing through Warsaw on the way, witnessed the far-flung horrors of Germany’s hunger for “Lebensraum,” or living space, and racial exclusivism.

From New York Times

From a young age, she scoffed at the self-righteous exclusivism of those claiming to be the one true church, and repeatedly expressed her “contempt for popular preaching.”

From Slate

But this exclusivism and literalism is being undermined on two fronts.

From The Guardian

“I am generally sympathetic with the concerns that have led to the creation of such communities, particularly in Catholic dioceses where a lack of authentic church leadership has created a situation where they feel it is impossible for them to have their spiritual needs met or where a spirit of judgmentalism and exclusivism has held sway,” said Gaillardetz, a professor of Catholic systematic theology.

From Washington Times

In a statement, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore said it would "continue to work hard to inoculate the community against exclusivism and extremism".

From BBC