particularism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a focus on something particular

WordNet

Par*tic"u*lar*ism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. particularisme.
Definitions
  1. A minute description; a detailed statement. R.
  2. (Theol.) The doctrine of particular election.
  3. (German Politics) Devotion to the interests of one's own kingdom or province rather than to those of the empire.

Webster 1913