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exceptionalism

[ ik-sep-shuh-nl-iz-uh m ]
/ ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nlˌɪz əm /
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noun

the condition of being exceptional; uniqueness.
the study of the unique and exceptional.
a theory that a nation, region, or political system is exceptional and does not conform to the norm.

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Nearby words

  1. excepting,
  2. exception,
  3. exception proves the rule, the,
  4. exceptionable,
  5. exceptional,
  6. exceptive,
  7. excerpt,
  8. excerpta,
  9. excess,
  10. excess baggage
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exceptionalism

/ (ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪzəm) /

noun

an attitude to other countries, cultures, etc based on the idea of being quite distinct from, and often superior to, them in vital ways
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