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Exam: IELTS

excluding

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈskludɪŋ/

preposition

Definition: Not including something or someone; leaving out.

Example: Everyone was invited to the party, excluding John.

verb

Definition: To leave something out or not include it in a group or list.

Example: The club is excluding members who do not pay their fees.

exclusion

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

KK: /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving someone or something out or not allowing them to be part of a group or activity.

Example: The exclusion of certain members from the meeting caused a lot of controversy.

exclusionary

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːʒənɛri/

KK: /ɪkˈskluːʒəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of leaving something out or not including it.

Example: The exclusionary policies of the club prevented many people from joining.

exclusionist

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːʒənɪst/

KK: /ɪkˈskluːʒənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or promotes the idea of keeping certain individuals or groups out from having rights or privileges.

Example: The exclusionist argued against allowing certain groups to participate in the community event.

exclusive

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈsklusɪv/

adjective

Definition: Limited to a particular group or person; not shared with others. It can also mean very expensive or high-end, often catering to wealthy individuals.

Example: The exclusive club only allows members who meet certain criteria.

noun

Definition: A special right or privilege that is limited to a particular person or group, often not shared with others.

Example: The magazine published an exclusive about the celebrity's new movie.

exclusively

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

KK: /ɪkˈsklusɪvli/

adverb

Definition: Only or just this, without including anything or anyone else.

Example: The club is exclusively for members, so guests are not allowed.

exclusiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪkˈsklusɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being limited to a particular group or individual, often implying that others are not included or allowed.

Example: The exclusiveness of the club made it difficult for new members to join.

exclusivism

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːsɪvɪzəm/

KK: /ɪkˈsklusɪˌvɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of not allowing certain people or groups to participate or belong, often to maintain a sense of superiority or uniqueness.

Example: The school's exclusivism led to a lack of diversity among its students.

exclusivist

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːzɪst/

KK: /ɪkˈsklusɪvɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea that only a particular group or belief is valid, often excluding others.

Example: The exclusivist argued that only their interpretation of the doctrine was correct.

exclusivity

IPA: /ɪkˌskluːsɪˈvɪti/

KK: /ɪkˌskluːsɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being limited to a particular group or individual, often implying that others are excluded from access or participation.

Example: The club's exclusivity makes it difficult for new members to join.

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