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Exceptionalism — is the perception that a country, society, institution, movement, or time period is (i.e., unusual or extraordinary) in some way and thus does not conform to normal rules, general principles or the like. Used in this sense, such a perception… … Wikipedia
exceptionalism — [ek sep′shə nəl iz΄əm, iksep′shə nəl iz΄əm] n. 1. the condition of being exceptional 2. a) an exceptional or unique nature ascribed to a nation, culture, etc. and regarded as giving it a special role in history, world affairs, etc. b) the belief… … Universalium
exceptionalism — [ek sep′shə nəl iz΄əm, iksep′shə nəl iz΄əm] n. 1. the condition of being exceptional 2. a) an exceptional or unique nature ascribed to a nation, culture, etc. and regarded as giving it a special role in history, world affairs, etc. b) the belief… … English World dictionary
exceptionalism — noun Date: 1929 the condition of being different from the norm; also a theory expounding the exceptionalism especially of a nation or region • exceptionalist adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
exceptionalism — išskirtinumas statusas T sritis Politika apibrėžtis Politinė doktrina, skelbianti, kad JAV – unikali ir išskirtinė valstybė; pasak jos, Amerika, skirtingai nuo kitų šalių, neturi specifinių nacionalinių interesų, tik siekį, kad demokratija ir… … Politikos mokslų enciklopedinis žodynas
exceptionalism — ex·cep·tion·al·ism … English syllables
exceptionalism — /əkˈsɛpʃənəlɪzəm/ (say uhk sepshuhnuhlizuhm), /ɛk / (say ek ) noun the interpretation of the history of a country, community, organisation, etc., in line with the notion that it is for some reason unique, this leading to the belief that the codes …
exceptionalism — ̷ ̷ˈsepshənəlˌizəm, shnəˌli noun ( s) : a theory or doctrine (as of social or political action) based on the assumption that exceptional circumstances will result in distortion of a generally predictable course in certain instances … Useful english dictionary
American exceptionalism — refers to the theory that the United States is qualitatively different from other countries. In this view, America s exceptionalism stems from its emergence from a revolution, becoming the first new nation, [1] and developing a uniquely American… … Wikipedia
American Exceptionalism — Beim American Exceptionalism handelt es sich um eine Theorie, nach der die USA eine Sonderstellung innerhalb der entwickelten Industrienationen einnehmen. Sämtliche Subsysteme der Gesellschaft (etwa Verfassung und Politik, Wirtschaft, Rechtswesen … Deutsch Wikipedia
