(adj) excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority, Ant. inclusive, Example:exclusive clubs; an exclusive restaurants and shops
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
pos>a. [ Cf. F. exclusif. ] 1. Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive bars; exclusive privilege; exclusive circles of society. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Not taking into the account; excluding from consideration; -- opposed to inclusive; as, five thousand troops, exclusive of artillery. [ 1913 Webster ]