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particularism

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Adjective, Noun
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par=tic=u=lar=ism

CIDE DICTIONARY

particularismn. [Cf. F. particularisme.].
  •  A minute description; a detailed statement.  [1913 Webster]
  •  The doctrine of particular election.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Devotion to the interests of one's own kingdom or province rather than to those of the empire.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

particularism, n.
1 exclusive devotion to one party, sect, etc.
2 the principle of leaving political independence to each State in an empire or federation.
3 the theological doctrine of individual election or redemption.

Derivative
particularist n.
Etymology
F particularisme, mod.L particularismus, and G Partikularismus (as PARTICULAR)

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