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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Celebrating the event’s ability to bring the community together around sport, the Peachtree’s 10K distance also ensures inclusivity — from elite runners to those competing in their first‑ever race, and even participants who are 100‑plus. Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Yes Shawnee — a community organization that advocates for diverse housing options and inclusivity in the Johnson County city. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 The goal of this event is to increase awareness about children’s eye health, as well as to encourage inclusivity and empathy in young readers. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Leaving out a major consumer For plus-size shoppers, inclusivity has retreated rapidly in the last few years. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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