noun
The quality of being available only to a small, chosen group.
The club is known for its exclusivity.
Common phrases & grammar
an air of exclusivity · exclusive access
American English
How to pronounce exclusivity
nounB2
ehksklooSIHvuhdee
/ˌɛksˌkluˈsɪ.və.ɾi/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
The quality of being available only to a small, chosen group.
What to listen for
Exclusivity is pronounced /ˌɛks.kluˈsɪ.vɪ.ɾi/, with the main stress on “SIV.”
Meanings & examples
noun
The right to be the only person or company allowed to do or provide something.
The company paid for exclusivity in the region.
Common phrases & grammar
exclusivity agreement · grant exclusivity
nounless common
An agreement or situation in which two people date only each other.
They discussed exclusivity after dating for two months.
Good to know
In dating, this means not seeing other people.
Common phrases & grammar
talk about exclusivity · agree on exclusivity