exclusionist

/ɪkˈskluʒənɪst/
noun
  1. A person who supports or practices the policy of keeping certain people or groups out of a place, organization, or activity.
    • The exclusionist argued that only members should be allowed in the club.
    • The group's exclusionist policies were challenged by civil rights activists.
    • Critics called him an exclusionist for his views on immigration.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a policy or attitude that excludes certain people or groups.
    • Her exclusionist remarks offended many in the audience.
    • The organization moved away from its exclusionist past to become more inclusive.
    • The exclusionist rules of the private school kept out many local children.
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