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particularist

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /pəˈtɪkjʊləɹɪst/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Adhering to particularism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Showing excessive devotion to one's own region, nation, party etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: partisan

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

One who holds to particularism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From particular + -ist, after French particulariste.