particularism

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

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

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

Page had now outgrown any Southern particularism with which he may have started life.

No man, whether in public writings or private conduct, could be more set than Scott was against a spurious Scotch particularism.

Their particularism is pushed to such an excess that they make enemies of the whole human race.

Men animated by a spirit of particularism, exclusiveness, and pride, are continually clashing.

This particularism of the Mosaic system was, to Paul's mind, a proof of its temporary character.

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