exceptionalism

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Synonyms: exceptionalist, exceptionality

Antonyms: exceptionalist, exceptionality

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Noun

1. The state of being [[special]], [[exceptional]] or [[unique]].
2. The [[belief]] that something (a [[nation]], [[species]] etc.) is [[exceptional]], [[superior]]{{,}} or does not [[conform]] to an established [[norm]].
3. A [[philosophy]] of [[prevention]] or of [[intervention]].

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