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inclusionary

American  
[in-kloo-zhuh-ner-ee] / ɪnˈklu ʒəˌnɛr i /

adjective

  1. (of zoning, housing programs, etc.) stipulating that a certain percentage of new housing will be priced within the reach of middle-income buyers or renters.


Etymology

Origin of inclusionary

inclusion + -ary

Example Sentences

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The friendly and flowing installation of the institution’s art reiterates that inclusionary sentiment, and in its new home the museum’s collection will surely soon match the impressiveness of its architecture.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

That upbringing made him an inclusionary presence, as well as someone who never feared going against the grain.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2025

Countering that contraction, the 2020 murder of George Floyd has triggered long-overdue inclusionary change in America, and in American book publishing.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2024

This is what a housing shortage looks like, and inclusionary zoning on its own can’t solve it.

From New York Times Aug. 25, 2023

District and union leaders have both said they were committed to creating a more inclusionary special education program but disagreed on how make that possible.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

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