exclusionism

ex·clu·sion·ism

[ik-skloo-zhuh-niz-uhm]
noun
the principle, policy, or practice of exclusion, as from rights or privileges.

Origin:
1840–50; exclusion + -ism

ex·clu·sion·ist, ex·clu·sion·er, noun
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exclusionist (ɪkˈskluːʒənɪst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  chiefly (US) denoting or relating to a policy of excluding various types of immigrants, imports, etc
 
n
2.  a supporter of a policy of exclusion
 
ex'clusionism
 
n

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