exceptionalism
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The belief that a particular country, group, or thing is special and different from others in a way that gives it unique advantages or rights.
- The company's culture of exceptionalism made employees feel they were part of something unique.
- Some critics argue that national exceptionalism can lead to a sense of superiority over other nations.
- The idea of American exceptionalism has been debated by historians for decades.
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