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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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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

“Legally Blonde” is ridiculous and certainly imperfect, to put it mildly, when viewed from an inclusivity perspective.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

“To be able to bring something to South-Central that is pushing back against that lack of inclusivity is meaningful.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2026

But the report found that education was not just about academic achievement, but "also comprises equity, inclusivity, and fostering a learning environment where every child can thrive".

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

"For me this relates to the Olympics. I'm really hoping to show up and represent my own values. Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and kindness."

From Barron's Feb. 9, 2026

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