ɛkˈskluːd, ɪkˈskluːd

Definitions

1. verb

to leave out or shut out; to omit or remove from consideration, discussion, or inclusion

“The company excluded certain groups from the survey to avoid biased results.”

2. verb

to refuse to allow someone or something to participate in or join something

“The club excluded the new member from the annual dinner party.”

3. noun

the act of leaving out or shutting out; exclusion itself

“The exclusion of women from politics was a major issue during the women’s rights movement.”