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exclusionary

/ɛks.kluːˈʒɑːn.ə.ri/ adjective · British & US
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What does exclusionary mean?

adjective

Excluding or tending to exclude others; discriminatory. Excluding or tending to exclude something from consideration or inclusion.

Example

"The club's exclusionary policies made it difficult for new members to join."

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