Meaning & use

inclusivity

noun·Academic

The practice of deliberately including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.

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The company revised its hiring policy to promote inclusivity for candidates with disabilities.

Teachers praised the new curriculum for its inclusivity toward students of different backgrounds.

A note on using this word

Inclusivity is often paired with 'diversity' but focuses specifically on making people feel welcomed and valued, not just represented.

Words with a similar meaning

inclusiveness

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Words with an opposite meaning

exclusivity

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