exceptionalism
The state of being special, exceptional or uniqueThe state of being special, exceptional or unique.
» American exceptionalism is a form of chauvinism.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being special, exceptional or unique.
Exzeptionalismus
(countable, uncountable)The belief that something (a nation, species etc.) is exceptional, superior, or does not conform to an established norm.
Exzeptionalismus
национальная исключительностьnacionalʹnaja isključitelʹnostʹ
(countable, uncountable)A philosophy of prevention or of intervention.
Examples
4 sentencesAmerican exceptionalism is a form of chauvinism.
Israel will not be able to defend its exceptionalism for ever.
American exceptionalism is dumb.
I can't believe Tom unironically believes in American exceptionalism.
Translations
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Forms
plural: exceptionalisms| Singular | exceptionalism |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable