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particularism

/per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uhm, puh-tik-/US // pərˈtɪk yə ləˌrɪz əm, pəˈtɪk- //UK // (pəˈtɪkjʊləˌrɪzəm) //

特殊主义,特定主义,特殊性,特异性

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : 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.

Examples

  • 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.