particularism
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.
Origin of particularism
1Other words from particularism
- par·tic·u·lar·ist, noun
- par·tic·u·lar·is·tic, adjective
- par·tic·u·lar·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use particularism in a sentence
Fortunately there has been to-day no Bismarck to profit by the opportunity given by the Southern particularists.
The New Germany | George YoungIn such a case, he guarded against giving them the least hope from the particularists of the South.
Two Chancellors | Julian Klaczko
British Dictionary definitions for particularism
/ (pəˈtɪkjʊləˌrɪzəm) /
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
- particularist, noun, adjective
- particularistic, adjective
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