exclusion

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

The act of keeping someone or something out of a group, place, or activity.

"The policy led to the exclusion of several smaller countries from the trade agreement."

Synonyms and antonyms

omission rejection

inclusion

Which word fits the gap? "The policy led to the _____ of several smaller countries from the trade agreement."

Answer: exclusion

In your own words, what does "exclusion" mean?

The act of keeping someone or something out of a group, place, or activity.