particularistic

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Adjective particularistic has 1 sense

particularistic - relating to particularism (exclusive interest in one group or class or sect etc.); "a particularistic-seeming statement"

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Particularistic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to the belief or practice of giving special consideration or focus to a specific group, individual, or situation, rather than adhering to universal principles or standards.

Examples:

His particularistic worldview values the needs and interests of his family above all else.
Some societies prioritize particularistic relationships, such as kinship and marriage ties, over impersonal ones.

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