1. People who believe in or practice exclusivism; those who advocate for limiting membership, access, or rights to a select group.
Usage: Plural form of exclusivist; Often used in religious, political, or social contexts
2. In philosophy and theology, those who hold that salvation or truth is available only to a particular group or through a specific doctrine.
Usage: Religious or philosophical context

Examples

• Religious exclusivists argue that their faith is the only true path to salvation.
• The club's exclusivists wanted to maintain strict membership requirements.
• Political exclusivists often resist policies that broaden participation.
• Some exclusivists in the organization believed that only certain backgrounds qualified for leadership.
• Exclusivists and inclusivists have long debated the nature of community membership.
• The exclusivists' position on access to resources created tension within the group.