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Updated June 2026
The act of keeping someone or something out, or the state of being excluded. Exclusion involves denying access, membership, or participation.
“Social exclusion can have serious effects on mental health and wellbeing.”
/ɪksˈkluːʒən/
ex·clu·sion
Three E's and two O's; EX- prefix with -SION ending
Worth 19 points; X (8pts) provides strong scoring potential
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