— particularist , n. — particularistic , adj. — particularistically , adv.
/peuhr tik"yeuh leuh riz'euhm, peuh tik"-/ , n.
1. exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc.
2. the principle of leaving each state of a federation free to retain its laws and promote its interests.
3. Theol. the doctrine that divine grace is provided only for the elect.
[ 1815-25; particularisme. See PARTICULAR, -ISM ]