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exclusivity

/ˌɛkˌskluˈsɪvəti/
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Other forms: exclusivities

Exclusivity is a quality of being limited to only certain people or groups. Part of the appeal of an expensive private club is its exclusivity.

Exclusivity, the state of being exclusive, or allowing limited access, has two uses. It can mean "only available to one group," like when a sports sponsor gets a deal with exclusivity, meaning only that brand will be worn by a team. It also means "only accessible if you're rich or cool enough." The exclusivity of private colleges has increased along with their tuition over years. In both cases, most people (or brands) are excluded.

Definitions of exclusivity
  1. noun
    tendency to associate with only a select group
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    type of:
    snobbery, snobbishness, snobbism
    the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
  2. noun
    a monopoly over rights or services, barring all competition in business
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