1. a person who believes that their country, group, or culture is exceptional and superior to others
Usage: often used in political or cultural discourse

1. relating to or characteristic of the belief that one's country, group, or culture is exceptional and superior
Usage: often used descriptively in political analysis

Examples

• The politician was criticized for promoting an exceptionalist view of national superiority.
• Some scholars argue that American exceptionalism has shaped foreign policy for centuries.
• The exceptionalist ideology rejected the idea that all nations should be treated equally.
• Critics view exceptionalist attitudes as obstacles to international cooperation.
• The movement attracted those who held exceptionalist beliefs about their cultural heritage.
• Historians debate whether exceptionalism is a valid framework for understanding national development.