exclusive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a news report that is reported first by one news organization
    scoop.
    • he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials
  2. adjective satellite not divided or shared with others
    sole.
    • they have exclusive use of the machine
    • sole rights of publication
  3. adjective excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
    • exclusive clubs
    • an exclusive restaurants and shops
  4. adjective satellite not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
    single; undivided.
    • judging a contest with a single eye
    • a single devotion to duty
    • undivided affection
    • gained their exclusive attention

WordNet

Ex*clu"sive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. exclusif.
Definitions
  1. Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive bars; exclusive privilege; exclusive circles of society.
  2. Not taking into the account; excluding from consideration; -- opposed to inclusive; as, five thousand troops, exclusive of artillery.
Ex*clu"sive noun
Definitions
  1. One of a coterie who exclude others; one who from real of affected fastidiousness limits his acquaintance to a select few.

Webster 1913