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

Ms Longfield says a “culture of exclusions” over the last decade has been driven by an “emphasis on academic achievement and grades”.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

District Court in Montana after the Forest Service reported it had dropped more than 1 million gallons of retardant into those exclusion areas from 2012 through 2019.

From Los Angeles Times

He said Mr Rogers had reported being subjected to "name calling, targeted behaviour and exclusion and rejection following allegations made against him about his conduct".

From BBC

She added it was often children with special educational needs, children in the poorest areas and children at risk of exclusion who were being taught at home.

From BBC

Related Words

• debarment
• omission
• rejection