n. [ Cf. F. particulariste. ] One who holds to particularism. -- Par*tic`u*lar*is"tic, a. [1913 Webster]
n. [ Cf. F. particularisme. ] 1. A minute description; a detailed statement. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Theol.) The doctrine of particular election. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (German Politics) Devotion to the interests of one's own kingdom or province rather than to those of the empire. [ 1913 Webster ]