Particularism
Pronunciation : Par*tic"u*lar*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. particularisme.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913