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
- : 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.
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