exclusivist

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvɪst/
noun
  1. A person who believes that only their own group, religion, or set of ideas should be accepted, and others should be excluded.
    • Some exclusivists argue that only their political party can solve the country's problems.
    • The debate turned heated when an exclusivist claimed that no other culture had valuable traditions.
    • The club was run by exclusivists who refused to admit anyone from outside their neighborhood.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of an exclusivist; favoring exclusion of others.
    • His exclusivist attitude made it hard for new students to feel welcome.
    • The organization's exclusivist policies were criticized for being unfair.
    • She rejected the exclusivist mindset and tried to include everyone in the discussion.
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