noun

exceptionalism

exceptionalism

American exceptionalism is a common political topic.

American exceptionalism is a common political topic.

((adjective)) exceptionalism American exceptionalism is a common political topic.

Synonyms: uniqueness, specialness

From 'exceptional' + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a belief or doctrine). The belief that something is exceptional.

The '-ism' suffix turns 'exceptional' into a belief system or ideology. It's the 'ism' of being an exception.

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