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relativism

re·la·ti·vism

US/ˈrɛlʌtɪˌvɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved

Origin

From relative + -ism.

Phrases

  • cognitive relativism
  • factual relativism
  • moral relativism

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