exclusionary

American  

[ik-skloo-zhuh-ner-ee] / ɪkˈsklu ʒəˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. having the effect of excluding or shutting out someone or something.

   In wealthy suburbs with good schools, exclusionary zoning policies often block affordable housing development and keep out low-income people.

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Etymology

Origin of exclusionary

exclusion ( def. ) + -ary ( def. )

Example Sentences

Plus, the institutions say, it’s serving a more lofty goal: to democratize an art world that often feels exclusionary.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lawsuit had sought “permanent injunctive relief to end NASCAR’s exclusionary practices and restore competition in the relevant market,” as well as a large sum to cover legal fees and financial losses.

From Los Angeles Times

"Instead of openness, cooperation and outward focus, the environment has too often felt toxic, exclusionary and deeply disheartening."

From BBC

What he had originally understood as a welcoming LGBTQ+ community now felt exclusionary and hostile.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It feels really lifeless and exclusionary, and the love that those centers had for their students — that love hasn’t found its place back to campus yet,” she said in an interview.

From Salon

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