1. a person who believes that knowledge, truth, or morality is relative to the individual or culture rather than absolute
Usage: philosophy

1. relating to or characterized by relativism
Usage: philosophy

Examples

• The philosopher was known as a moral relativist who argued that ethical standards vary between cultures.
• Her relativist approach to truth made it difficult to reach any firm conclusions.
• The debate between relativist and absolutist positions continues in modern ethics.
• As a cultural relativist, he believed that practices should be judged within their own context.
• The relativist perspective suggests that there are no universal moral principles.
• Critics argue that relativist thinking can lead to moral confusion.