exclusionist
/ (ɪkˈskluːʒənɪst) /
mainly US denoting or relating to a policy of excluding various types of immigrants, imports, etc
a supporter of a policy of exclusion
Derived forms of exclusionist
- exclusionism, noun
Words Nearby exclusionist
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How to use exclusionist in a sentence
The exclusionist in religion does not see that he shuts the door of heaven on himself in striving to shut out others.
Discourses in America | Matthew ArnoldHe had attended Shaftesbury professionally, and had been a zealous exclusionist.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThe exclusionist in religion does not see that he shuts the door of heaven on himself, in striving to shut out others.
Essays, First Series | Ralph Waldo EmersonAncient Japan had been as rigidly exclusionist but there had been a progressive element there.
Join Our Gang? | Sterling E. LanierIn the sight of a jury of country squires no exclusionist was likely to find favour.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
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