particularism
[ per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uhm, puh-tik- ]
/ pərˈtɪk yə ləˌrɪz əm, pəˈtɪk- /
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noun
exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc.
the principle of leaving each state of a federation free to retain its laws and promote its interests.
Theology. the doctrine that divine grace is provided only for the elect.
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OTHER WORDS FROM particularism
par·tic·u·lar·ist, nounpar·tic·u·lar·is·tic, adjectivepar·tic·u·lar·is·ti·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for particularism
particularism
/ (pəˈtɪkjʊləˌrɪzəm) /
noun
exclusive attachment to the interests of one group, class, sect, etc, esp at the expense of the community as a whole
the principle of permitting each state or minority in a federation the right to further its own interests or retain its own laws, traditions, etc
theol the doctrine that divine grace is restricted to the elect
Derived forms of particularism
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