1. An approach or methodology that restricts access, participation, or application to a select group, excluding others based on specific criteria
The club adopted an exclusivist method for membership selection.
O clube adotou um método exclusivista para seleção de membros.
2. In philosophy or theology, a method that asserts the superiority or uniqueness of one particular system, belief, or approach while rejecting alternatives
The philosopher criticized the exclusivist method of interpreting religious texts.
O filósofo criticou o método exclusivista de interpretar textos religiosos.