exclusionism

[ ik-skloo-zhuh-niz-uh m ]

/ ɪkˈsklu ʒəˌnɪz əm /

the principle, policy, or practice of exclusion, as from rights or privileges.

Origin of exclusionism

First recorded in 1840–50; exclusion + -ism

ex·clu·sion·ist, ex·clu·sion·er, noun

He had distinguished himself in the late reign as a Whig and an Exclusionist.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay
He represents a still more antique orthodoxy, or is an exclusionist of the old type, still holding out against even meteorites.

The Book of the Damned |Charles Fort
In the sight of a jury of country squires no Exclusionist was likely to find favour.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay
The exclusionist in religion does not see that he shuts the door of heaven on himself, in striving to shut out others.

Essays, First Series |Ralph Waldo Emerson

The exclusionist in religion does not see that he shuts the door of heaven on himself in striving to shut out others.

Discourses in America |Matthew Arnold

exclusionist

/ (ɪkˈskluːʒənɪst) /

mainly US denoting or relating to a policy of excluding various types of immigrants, imports, etc

a supporter of a policy of exclusion

exclusionism, noun