exclude groups

[ɪkˈskluːd ɡruːps]
verb phrase
excluir grupos
1. to intentionally remove or prevent certain groups of people from participating, accessing, or being included in something
The policy was designed to exclude groups based on socioeconomic status.
A política foi projetada para excluir grupos baseado no status socioeconômico.
2. in data analysis or research, to remove specific categories or populations from a dataset or study
We need to exclude groups with incomplete data from the analysis.
Precisamos excluir grupos com dados incompletos da análise.
3. to deliberately marginalize or discriminate against particular demographics
Laws that exclude groups from voting rights are unconstitutional.
Leis que excluem grupos do direito de voto são inconstitucionais.
This phrase is particularly significant in discussions about social inequality in Brazil, where systemic exclusion of certain groups (based on race, class, or geography) remains a critical social issue. In the USA, it's commonly used in contexts of civil rights, affirmative action debates, and social justice discourse. The term carries political and moral weight in both cultures.
NYC Slang
shut out groups; leave groups out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
marginalize groupsdiscriminate against groupsdeny access to groupsshut out groupsbar groups
Antonyms / Antônimos
include groupsintegrate groupsincorporate groupswelcome groupsembrace groups

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excluir grupos
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
excluir grupos
common in social discussions about inequality and favela communities
São Paulo
excluir grupos
frequently used in corporate and policy discussions
Portugal
excluir grupos
identical usage; commonly discussed in immigration and social policy contexts

Related Words

exclusioninclusiondiscriminationmarginalizationsegregationdemographic

Related Idioms & Phrases

the haves and have-nots
on the outside looking in
left in the cold
pushed to the margins
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