exclusivism
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- exclusivist noun
- exclusivistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of exclusivism
Example Sentences
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As with the home, so with the family; neither can survive when it suffers comparison, for it derives all its strength from its exclusivism.
From The Intelligence of Woman by George, Walter Lionel
But if a nation deems it politic to isolate itself from all others, has any state the right to compel that nation to abandon its exclusivism, and to receive offensive strangers as residents?
From Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
On the other hand, the use of distinguishing terms like "ethnic group" and "race" breeds racism, small-mindedness, and exclusivism, so perhaps it would be better to employ terms like "humanity" or "Earth people."
From Down with the Cities by Nakashima, Tadashi
Human solidarity is too great, especially at the present day, for such exclusivism in love not to suffer.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
Such ignorance, however, is amply excusable, as the third edition of the good Doctor's work appeared the same year that Commodore Perry was knocking at the portals of our exclusivism.
From Bushido, the Soul of Japan by Nitobe, Inazo
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