Exclusive is most commonly used to describe things that are limited to certain people. Exclusive can be thought of as an adjective form of the verb exclude, which means to shut out or keep out—the opposite of include.

What does it mean when a place is exclusive?

expensive and of a high quality, and therefore only for people who are rich or of a high social class: an exclusive area/hotel/shop.

What does exclusive mean mean?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : excluding or having power to exclude. b : limiting or limited to possession, control, or use by a single individual or group. 2a : excluding others from participation.