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ex⋅cep⋅tion⋅al⋅ism

  [ik-sep-shuh-nl-iz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the condition of being exceptional; uniqueness.
2. the study of the unique and exceptional.
3. a theory that a nation, region, or political system is exceptional and does not conform to the norm.
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ex·cep·tion·al·ism   (ĭk-sěp'shə-nə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. The condition of being exceptional or unique.
  2. The theory or belief that something, especially a nation, does not conform to a pattern or norm.
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