·noun One of a coterie who exclude others; one who from real of affected fastidiousness limits his acquaintance to a select few.
II. Exclusive ·adj Not taking into the account; excluding from consideration;
— opposed to inclusive; as, five thousand troops, exclusive of artillery.
III. Exclusive ·adj 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.