Meaning
This word refers to the quality or characteristic of being inclusive, accepting, and tolerant of different people, ideas, or viewpoints. It emphasizes the capacity to embrace diversity and accept differences without discrimination or exclusion.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts such as political discourse, educational settings, corporate culture discussions, and social policy. Often appears in phrases discussing societal values, organizational culture, or cultural attitudes. Native speakers use it when talking about diversity, acceptance, and open-mindedness in communities or institutions.
Examples
- 01这个城市的文化包容性很强，吸引了来自世界各地的人。, .This city has strong cultural inclusiveness, attracting people from all over the world.
- 02我们公司重视包容性，尊重每个员工的不同背景和观点。, .Our company values inclusiveness and respects each employee's different background and viewpoints.
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Common collocations
- 具有包容性to be inclusive
- 增强包容性to enhance inclusiveness
- 文化包容性cultural inclusiveness
- 社会包容性social inclusiveness
Antonyms
Origin
Formed from 包容 (to tolerate/embrace) plus the suffix 性 which creates abstract nouns indicating a quality or characteristic, similar to English '-ness' or '-ity'.