Meaning & Definition of Exclusion in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The process or state of being left out or barred from participation.

  Example Sentence: Her exclusion from the meeting was not intentional.

• Definition: A policy or practice of deliberately not allowing certain individuals or groups to participate.

  Example Sentence: The exclusion of certain students from the program raised concerns.

• Definition: The act of excluding as a means of decision-making.

  Example Sentence: Exclusion can sometimes lead to better focused discussions.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'exclusio', from 'excludere' meaning 'to shut out'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• social exclusion: The process by which individuals or groups are systematically blocked from various rights, opportunities, and resources.
• exclusion zone: An area where certain activities are prohibited to protect safety or security.
• exclusionary rule: A legal principle that excludes evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights.

Translations

• Spanish: exclusión

• French: exclusion

• German: Ausschluss

• Russian: исключение

Related Words

• excluded: To have been left out or not permitted to participate.

• inclusive: Including all the services or items normally expected.

Slang Meanings of exclusion

• Meaning: To be cut out of a social group.

  Example Sentence: After the argument, he felt like the exclusion was real.

• Meaning: To not be invited to a party or event.

  Example Sentence: I heard about the party, but my exclusion wasn't a surprise.