B2nounformalsociety
US/ɪkˈskluː.ʒən/
UK/ɪkˈskluː.ʒən/
the act of keeping someone or something out, or not allowing them to take part
In context
The exclusion of women from the club caused public anger.
Social exclusion makes it harder for young people to find work.
The school ended the exclusion of students with disabilities from sports.
Words that go with exclusion
adjective + noun
- social exclusionSocial exclusion affects people who live in poverty.
- financial exclusionFinancial exclusion means having no access to a bank.
noun + preposition
- exclusion fromHis exclusion from the team surprised everyone.
- to the exclusion ofHe works to the exclusion of everything else.
- risk of exclusionMigrants face a high risk of exclusion.
noun + noun
- school exclusionSchool exclusion can harm a child's future.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
exclusion toCorrect: exclusion from