Relating to or characterized by a focus on individual or specific interests, often at the expense of a broader or more general perspective.
The committee's particularistic approach to the issue meant that they prioritized the needs of a few over the collective good.
Emphasizing or advocating for the interests of a particular group, often leading to exclusivity or division.
Her particularistic views on cultural heritage sometimes clashed with the more inclusive policies of the organization.
Relating to the ethical or philosophical doctrine of particularism, according to which moral judgment depends on the details of individual cases rather than on universal rules.
A particularistic reading of moral dilemmas denies the existence of fixed principles.