1. designed to include or involve all people, especially those who are often excluded or marginalized
Usage: commonly used in policy, education, and social contexts
2. relating to or denoting a zoning or housing policy that requires or encourages the inclusion of affordable housing units in new residential developments
Usage: real estate and urban planning term

Examples

• The school adopted an inclusionary approach to ensure all students felt welcome.
• Inclusionary zoning policies help create mixed-income neighborhoods.
• The company's inclusionary hiring practices aim to recruit from underrepresented groups.
• Inclusionary design in public spaces benefits people of all abilities.
• The city passed an inclusionary housing ordinance to address the affordable housing shortage.
• An inclusionary curriculum reflects diverse perspectives and voices.