relativist
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ə noun
an adherent or advocate of relativism or of the principle of relativity.
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relativism (ˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| See also historicism any theory holding that truth or moral or aesthetic value, etc, is not universal or absolute but may differ between individuals or cultures | |
| 'relativist | |
| —n, —adj | |
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Relativist
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
To treat norms as shifting is to take a controversial, relativist view.
These are finally coming to light after years of resistance by executors eager to shield the great relativist's image.
At a conceptual level, however, many had difficulty trying to escape the relativist grip.
You'd figure a moral relativist would understand that.
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