inclusivity

noun

in·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty in-(ˌ)klü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce inclusivity (audio)
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: the quality or state of being inclusive : inclusiveness

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Home to Appalachian State University, Boone has also become a beacon of inclusivity in North Carolina’s High Country. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Fierce on the field Despite inclusivity being one of the league’s core values, the drive to compete is unmistakable. Evan Moore november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 To us, inclusivity is that every emotion is OK. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 Critics argue that politicians have a responsibility to foster inclusivity rather than perpetuate negative stereotypes, especially during a period when immigration remains a controversial national issue. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclusivity was in 1929

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“Inclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusivity. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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