Exclusivists

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals or groups who assert the superiority of their own beliefs or practices while rejecting those of others
2. Advocates focusing on limited membership or specific criteria for inclusion and participation within a community
3. People emphasizing a singular perspective and often resisting outside influence or alternative viewpoints

Etymology: "Exclusivists" is the plural of "exclusivist," which is built from "exclusive" plus the suffix "-ist." "Exclusive" comes from Latin "excludere," meaning "to shut out," from "ex-" ("out") and "claudere" ("to close"), and "-ist" comes from Greek "-istēs," which marks a person who adheres to a doctrine or practice.

Synonyms: elitists, partisans

Antonyms: inclusivists, universalists