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

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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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inclusivity

To the members of Good Good, it’s especially disheartening because they say they have sought to promote the inclusivity of women.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities' keenness to demonstrate inclusivity following criticism that women and minorities have been under-represented in the country's post-war transition.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 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

"All events should really have good consideration to accessibility and inclusivity for all sorts of considerations," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Courtney Mays: Size inclusivity is a huge thing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026