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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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Among the core tenants that have been associated with “Star Trek” since the beginning are its inclusivity, optimism and hope for the future.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

AFC remains committed to creating a professional, supportive, and safe environment for all recruits, the Army told us, and "any suggestion otherwise contradicts the values of respect and inclusivity that we stand for".

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 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

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