Meaning & Definition of word "Exclusive"

Exclusive

/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

1. A newspaper article or story that is obtained and published in advance of its competitors.
- Example: The journalist secured an exclusive with the celebrity for the upcoming magazine issue.

1. Limiting or limited to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others.
- Example: The club offers exclusive membership to a select group of individuals.
2. Not admitting others; restricting or limiting access.
- Example: The exclusive nature of the concert made it highly sought after by fans.
3. Not including something; not taking something into account.
- Example: The offer was exclusive of taxes and fees.

from Latin 'exclusivus', meaning 'shut out'.

exclusive rights:

certain rights granted solely to a single party.

exclusive club:

a group that is not open to everyone.

exclusive deal:

a unique agreement not available to others.

inclusivity:

the quality of including many different types of people and treating them all fairly and equally.

exclusion:

the act of keeping someone or something out.

seclusive:

tending to seclude; withdrawn from society.

Meaning: the A-list

Example Sentence: Only the A-list celebrities were invited to the exclusive event.

Meaning: VIP

Example Sentence: He has VIP access to all the exclusive parties.