/ Dictionary / Index P particularism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: par•tic•u•lar•ism Pronunciation: (pur-tik'yu-lu-riz"um, pu-tik'-), [key] — n. exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc. the principle of leaving each state of a federation free to retain its laws and promote its interests. the doctrine that divine grace is provided only for the elect. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: particularism (Thesaurus) particular average particularity Related Content Daily Word Quiz: careening Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language