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inclusionary Antonyms

Opposite of inclusionary

Pinning down the opposite of inclusionary requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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Relating to, characterized by, or promoting the policy of including people or groups who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, especially in housing, education, or public policy.

Usage Example

"The city council passed an exclusionary zoning ordinance requiring new residential developments to set aside a percentage of affordable units."

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exclusionary
exclusive
Strong
restrictive
segregated

Similar words to inclusionary

Words similar to inclusionary shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inclusive
integrative
incorporative
non-discriminatory
all-embracing
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