exclusive of

preposition

: not taking into account
there were four of us exclusive of the guide

Examples of exclusive of in a Sentence

all food and beverages are included in the price, exclusive of any alcoholic drinks ordered from the bar
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Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusive of was in 1722

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“Exclusive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusive%20of. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

exclusive of

preposition
: not taking into account
for five days exclusive of today
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