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exclusionism

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ex⋅clu⋅sion⋅ism

  [ik-skloo-zhuh-niz-uhm]
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–noun
the principle, policy, or practice of exclusion, as from rights or privileges.
Origin:
1840–50; exclusion + -ism

Related forms:
ex⋅clu⋅sion⋅ist, ex⋅clu⋅sion⋅er, noun
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ex·clu·sion·ist   (ĭk-sklōō'zhə-nĭst)   
n.  One that advocates the exclusion of another or others, as from having or exercising a right or privilege.
ex·clu'sion·ism n., ex·clu'sion·ist, ex·clu'sion·is'tic adj.
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