exclusion — the practice of denying someone access to a place, group, or privilege
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of denying someone access to a place, group, or privilege
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
Example Sentences
- His exclusion from the WhatsApp group chat was more devastating than any breakup.
- The exclusion of pineapple on pizza remains a hotly debated topic.
- The company's exclusion of remote workers from team meetings led to complaints.
exclusion
NOUN[/ɪkˈskluːʒən/]
the practice of denying someone access to a place, group, or privilege
His exclusion from the team photo left him standing alone in the hallway.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'excludere' (to shut out, to close off), literally meaning to shut out or bar from entry. The term originates from Roman legal practices where individuals stripped of citizenship were expelled from the city, institutionalizing the concept of social and civic rejection.
Breakdown
ex- (out, away) + claudere (to shut, to close) + -ion (noun-forming suffix). The prefix 'ex-' denotes direction outward, while 'claudere' means to close or bar, combining to express the action of shutting out or removing.
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📝Examples
“His exclusion from the WhatsApp group chat was more devastating than any breakup.”
“The exclusion of pineapple on pizza remains a hotly debated topic.”
“The company's exclusion of remote workers from team meetings led to complaints.”
“The exclusion of certain foods from his diet helped improve his health significantly.”
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