exceptionalism

countable uncountable

The state of being special, exceptional or unique. / The belief that something (a nation, species etc.) is exceptional, superior, or does not conform to an established norm.

Japanese Meaning

特別である状態、他と異なる独自性や卓越性を有すること。 / 国家や種族などが伝統や通例に囚われず、他と区別され、優れているまたは例外的だとする信念・考え方。

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Her quiet exceptionalism set her apart in every room she entered.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女の控えめな「自分は特別であるという感覚」が、彼女が入るどの部屋でも人目を引いた。

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Sense（1）

The state of being special, exceptional or unique.

Sense（2）

The belief that something (a nation, species etc.) is exceptional, superior, or does not conform to an established norm.

If Covid-19 eventually imbues human beings with some humility, it’s possible that we will, after all, be receptive to the lessons of this lethal pandemic. Or perhaps we will sink back into our culture of complacent exceptionalism and await the next plague that will surely arrive.

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Sense（3）

A philosophy of prevention or of intervention.

exceptionalisms

（ plural ）

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