adjective · academic

inclusive

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/in·CLU·sive

Band 6-7speakingtask2

including a wide range of people or things; not excluding anyone

Examples

An inclusive curriculum represents the histories of different communities.

The city promotes inclusive policies so that everyone can access public services.

We need inclusive hiring practices to ensure diversity in the workplace.

Band 8 sentence

An inclusive curriculum that reflects diverse histories and perspectives helps students feel valued and prepares them for a multicultural world.

Collocations

  • inclusive education
  • inclusive of (something)
  • an inclusive policy/society

Word family

inclusive adjectiveinclusion nouninclusivity/inclusiveness nouninclusively adverb

Common mistakes

inclusive toinclusive of

The school is inclusive for disabled studentsThe school is inclusive of disabled students

Say it for a higher band

5open6welcoming7+inclusive

Synonyms

open to all

tolerant

Easily confused

exclusive

The club is exclusive, so membership is by invitation only.

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