adjective · academic
inclusive
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/in·CLU·sive
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
Common mistakes
inclusive to→inclusive of
The school is inclusive for disabled students→The school is inclusive of disabled students
Say it for a higher band
5open→6welcoming→7+inclusive
Synonyms
open to all
tolerant
Easily confused
exclusive
“The club is exclusive, so membership is by invitation only.”
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