Meaning & use
inclusiveness
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the practice or quality of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
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The school launched a program to promote inclusiveness among students of all backgrounds.
The company's hiring policy emphasized inclusiveness across race, gender, and ability.
A note on using this word
Frequently used interchangeably with 'inclusivity,' though 'inclusiveness' is the older and more traditional form.
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exclusiveness
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