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exceptionalism Definition

ex·cep·tion·al·ism (ek sep′s̸hə nəl iz′əm, ik-)

noun

  1. the condition of being exceptional
    1. an exceptional or unique nature ascribed to a nation, culture, etc. and regarded as giving it a special role in history, world affairs, etc.
    2. the belief in this

exceptionalism Usage Examples

Converse of object

call: Then, too, there are frequent glints of what one might call exceptionalism - or low-level megalomania.

Adjective modifier

  • American: In a nutshell, what are the social roots of American exceptionalism in sport?
  • genetic: It is far from clear, however, that the case for genetic exceptionalism has been satisfactorily made out.
  • German: Elias mistook German exceptionalism, which he took to be one of barbarity.
  • apparent: Again, another reason why apparent Chinese exceptionalism shouldn't be that unexpected.
  • Chinese: Again, another reason why apparent Chinese exceptionalism shouldn't be that unexpected.
  • French: Publications on France ' The end of French exceptionalism?

Preposition: in

sport: In a nutshell, what are the social roots of American exceptionalism in sport?