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inclusivity

British  
/ ˌɪnkluːˈsɪvɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the fact or policy of not excluding members or participants on the grounds of gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Explanation

Inclusivity is a habit or policy of including all types of people. Your club's inclusivity means new members are welcome, no matter their religion, race, language, physical ability, or gender. The inclusivity of a gym or swimming pool depends on making everyone feel welcome there. That can mean making sure locker rooms feel safe and comfortable, and providing exercise equipment that's accessible to people in wheelchairs. In language, inclusivity means speaking in a thoughtful way so you don't exclude certain groups or use biased or offensive terms. Inclusivity is from include and its Latin root, which means "shut in."

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"We do not condone violence in any form, and the since-deleted video does not reflect our values or commitment to inclusivity and respect."

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

They have also spoken at the White House in 2022 about anti-Asian hate and inclusivity, and been open about mental health.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

As Byrd revisits her era-defining legacy and decades of work alongside her husband, the film examines radical inclusivity in a moment when tolerance is merely a buzzword.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Performing for the team and helping to encourage inclusivity went hand in hand, he said.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

Courtney Mays: Size inclusivity is a huge thing.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

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