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exclusivism

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

noun

  1. the practice of being exclusive.

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Other Words From

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exclusivism1

First recorded in 1825–35; exclusive + -ism

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Example Sentences

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

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

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