exclusion

noun
UK: /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
US: /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

  1. The act of preventing someone or something from entering a place or participating in something.

    1. His exclusion hurt her feelings a lot.
    2. The club's exclusion policy led to widespread criticism regarding discrimination.

  2. The state of being excluded.

    1. She felt exclusion at the party.
    2. Despite her efforts, social exclusion remained a persistent challenge for her.

  3. Something that is left out.

    1. The exclusion of details changed it.
    2. Careful consideration was given to the exclusion of certain clauses in the contract.

Synonyms

omission rejection ban exemption

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exclusion" in English means: The act of preventing someone or something from entering a place or participating in something., The state of being excluded., Something that is left out..

The phonetic transcription of "exclusion" is /ɪkˈskluːʒən/ in British English and /ɪkˈskluːʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exclusion": omission, rejection, ban, exemption.

Example usage of "exclusion": "His exclusion hurt her feelings a lot.". More examples on the page.