exceptionalism

exceptionalism
exceptionalism [ek sep′shə nəl iz΄əm, iksep′shə nəl iz΄əm]
n.
1. the condition of being exceptional
2.
a) an exceptional or unique nature ascribed to a nation, culture, etc. and regarded as giving it a special role in history, world affairs, etc.
b) the belief in this

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ex·cep·tion·al·ism (ĭk-sĕpʹshə-nə-lĭz'əm) n.
1. The condition of being exceptional or unique.
2. The theory or belief that something, especially a nation, does not conform to a pattern or norm.

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