English · Emotions & Feelings
included
/ɪnˈkluː.dɪd/
[/ɪnˈkluː.dɪd/]
made part of, welcomed
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling that you are accepted as part of a group or activity rather than left out.
Example
The new student felt truly included when her classmates invited her to join their lunch table.
The new student felt truly included when her classmates invited her to join their lunch table.
Etymology
From Latin 'includere' (to shut in), from 'in-' plus 'claudere' (to close), appearing in English by the 15th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in discussions of belonging, teamwork, and social diversity.