Category:Particularism

Par*tic"u*lar*ism, n. Etym: [cf. F. particularisme.]

1. A minute description; a detailed statement. [r.]

2. (theol.)

Defn: the doctrine of particular election.

3. (german politics)

Defn: devotion to the interests of one's own kingdom or province Rather than to those of the empire.