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exceptionalism
This term carries a heavy ideological weight, often appearing in political science and sociology to describe a perceived superiority or a unique status that justifies deviation from global norms. It frequently implies a sense of destiny or a moral mandate, though it can be used critically to describe arrogance or a refusal to adhere to international treaties.
In a non-political sense, the word describes a state of being an outlier. It focuses on the deviation from the average, whether in architecture, biology, or performance, emphasizing the gap between the subject and the standard baseline.
Meanings
Examples
American exceptionalism has long influenced the foreign policy of the United States.
The company's corporate exceptionalism led them to ignore industry safety standards.
I wonder if this kind of cultural exceptionalism actually hinders international cooperation.
I wonder if this kind of cultural exceptionalism actually hinders international cooperation.
Their belief in their own exceptionalism made them blind to the risks.
Stop acting like your team is subject to a kind of organizational exceptionalism.
The scholar argued that national exceptionalism is often a mask for hegemony.
Such blatant exceptionalism is simply not acceptable in a democratic society.
Such blatant exceptionalism is simply not acceptable in a democratic society.
He viewed the city's architectural exceptionalism as a testament to its unique history.