particularistic
Adjective: 1. Relating to or characterized by particularism: This means showing an exclusive or primary concern for the interests, values, or beliefs of a specific group, class, sect, or region, rather than for broader, universal principles. 2. Focusing on specific details or individual cases: In a more general sense, it can describe an approach that emphasizes individual particulars over general theories or universal laws.
The adjective "particularistic" is used to describe attitudes, policies, statements, or loyalties that are narrowly focused on a specific subset rather than being inclusive or universal. * It often carries a neutral or slightly critical connotation, implying a lack of broader perspective or concern. * It is commonly used in academic, political, and sociological contexts.
- The community's particularistic traditions were preserved for generations, distinct from the national culture.
- Critics accused the policy of being too particularistic, favoring one industry at the expense of the overall economy.
- Her research takes a particularistic approach, examining each case study in minute detail before drawing any general conclusions.
- A particularistic-seeming statement can sometimes hinder negotiations aimed at finding common ground.
- Philosophical/Historical Context: In theology and history, "particularistic" can describe doctrines (like certain interpretations of predestination) that emphasize a chosen group's exclusive salvation.
- Sociology/Political Science: It is a key term when discussing identity politics, nationalism, or localism versus globalism, describing allegiances that prioritize the in-group.
- Particularism (n): The principle or system of exclusive concern with a particular group, cause, or area; the quality of being particularistic.
- The particularism of the local guilds resisted centralized control.
- Particularist (n/adj): (As a noun) A person who supports particularism. (As an adjective) Having the qualities of particularism; synonymous with "particularistic".
- He was a particularist who advocated for states' rights.
- Partisan: Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause or group.
- Sectarian: Concerning a sect or sects; excessively devoted to a particular sect.
- Parochial: Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
- Exclusive: Restricting or limited to the person, group, or area concerned.
- Narrow: Limited in extent, amount, or scope.
- Universalistic: Relating to or characteristic of universalism (broad, general applicability).
- Ecumenical: Promoting or relating to unity among the world's Christian churches; (broadly) nondenominational or universal.
- Cosmopolitan: Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.
- Inclusive: Not excluding any section of society or any party involved in something.
- General: Affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread.
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relating to particularism (exclusive interest in one group or class or sect etc.)
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a particularistic-seeming statement
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