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exclusivism | exclusionary |

As a noun exclusivism

is the practice of being exclusive mentality characterized by the disregard for opinions and ideas other than one's own.

As an adjective exclusionary is

acting to exclude something.

exclusivism

English

Noun

(-)
  • The practice of being exclusive. Mentality characterized by the disregard for opinions and ideas other than one's own.
  • (religion) The doctrine that one religion is the only true religion, or that one religious sect is the only true version of a larger religion.

    • exclusionary

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Acting to exclude something
    • Social groups are often exclusionary .

    Antonyms

    * inclusionary

    Derived terms

    * exclusionarily * exclusionary rule

    See also

    * exclusive