Exclusive

/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A newspaper article or story that is obtained and published in advance of its competitors.

The journalist secured an exclusive with the celebrity for the upcoming magazine issue.

adjective

Limiting or limited to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others.

The club offers exclusive membership to a select group of individuals.

Not admitting others; restricting or limiting access.

The exclusive nature of the concert made it highly sought after by fans.

Not including something; not taking something into account.

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tending to seclude; withdrawn from society.

the A-list

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

VIP

He has VIP access to all the exclusive parties.