inclusiveness
Americannoun
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the quality of aiming to include and integrate all people and groups in activities, organizations, political processes, etc., especially people who are disadvantaged or marginalized, have suffered discrimination, or are living with disabilities.
For the last 20 years the school has been promoting inclusiveness by enrolling students with visual impairments.
Inclusiveness matters, so treat the custodian the same way you treat the CEO.
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freedom from bias, stereotypes, or any terminology that would exclude a particular group of people.
For greater inclusiveness in language, the editor suggested using more gender-neutral words like “parent” in our guidelines.
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the quality of including a great deal or encompassing everything that might be desired; comprehensiveness.
Because of the great surf location and the inclusiveness of the package, we will definitely make a repeat visit to this resort.
Other Word Forms
- noninclusiveness noun
- superinclusiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of inclusiveness
First recorded in 1680–90; inclusive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Treating it as merely another entry in the catalog of “hate” isn’t “inclusiveness” but evasion.
“The world needs someone to shake things up like that,” Tom says, “and then the world needs our approach, which has a lot more kindness and love and gentleness and inclusiveness to it. It’s a nice balance.”
From Los Angeles Times
Samar’s inclusiveness goes beyond their pricing.
From Los Angeles Times
"Pride is always an amazing weekend of celebration and inclusiveness of our city, and this year is going to be incredibly momentous."
From BBC
"The reality is so far that HTS and also the other armed groups have been sending good messages to the Syrian people... of unity, of inclusiveness," Pedersen noted.
From BBC
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