particularism

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noun
R

Focusing on specific details or individual cases instead of general rules.

The teacher appreciated particularism, noticing each student's strengths.

R

Emphasizing the importance of one's own group or nation, often ignoring others.

The rise of particularism in politics led to a focus on national interests over global cooperation.

translation

n. Focusing on specific details or individual cases instead of general rules.; Emphasizing the importance of one's own group or nation, often ignoring others.

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Plural particularisms