particularism

[ per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uhm, puh-tik- ]

/ pərˈtɪk yə ləˌrɪz əm, pəˈtɪk- /

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.

Origin of particularism

From the French word particularisme, dating back to 1815–25. See particular, -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM particularism

par·tic·u·lar·ist, nounpar·tic·u·lar·is·tic, adjectivepar·tic·u·lar·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby particularism

parti-colored, parti-coloured, particular, particular affirmative, particular average, particularism, particularity, particularize, particularly, particular negative, Particulars of Claim

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Example sentences from the Web for particularism

No man, whether in public writings or private conduct, could be more set than Scott was against a spurious Scotch particularism.
Political Pamphlets|George Saintsbury
Particularism was strongest in colonies with no Indian frontier.
The Frontier in American History|Frederick Jackson Turner
In the old era, particularism had a rightful place; it was no mere prejudice, but a divine ordinance.
The Literature and History of New Testament Times|J. Gresham (John Gresham) Machen
But particularism was still strong, especially in the smaller provinces.
History of Holland|George Edmundson

And still less do I want to hamper the play of my thoughts and motives by going apart into the particularism of a new religion.
First and Last Things|H. G. Wells

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

particularist, noun, adjectiveparticularistic, adjective

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单词	particularism
释义	particularism [ per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uhm, puh-tik- ] / pərˈtɪk yə ləˌrɪz əm, pəˈtɪk- / 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. Origin of particularism From the French word particularisme, dating back to 1815–25. See particular, -ism OTHER WORDS FROM particularism par·tic·u·lar·ist, nounpar·tic·u·lar·is·tic, adjectivepar·tic·u·lar·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby particularism parti-colored, parti-coloured, particular, particular affirmative, particular average, particularism, particularity, particularize, particularly, particular negative, Particulars of Claim Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for particularism No man, whether in public writings or private conduct, could be more set than Scott was against a spurious Scotch particularism. Political Pamphlets\|George Saintsbury Particularism was strongest in colonies with no Indian frontier. The Frontier in American History\|Frederick Jackson Turner In the old era, particularism had a rightful place; it was no mere prejudice, but a divine ordinance. The Literature and History of New Testament Times\|J. Gresham (John Gresham) Machen But particularism was still strong, especially in the smaller provinces. History of Holland\|George Edmundson And still less do I want to hamper the play of my thoughts and motives by going apart into the particularism of a new religion. First and Last Things\|H. G. Wells 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 particularist, noun, adjectiveparticularistic, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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