Exceptionalism

Exceptionalism is the perception or belief that a species, race, country, society, institution, movement, individual, or time period is exceptional (i.e., unusual or extraordinary).

Superiority

The term carries the implication, whether or not specified, that the referent is superior in some way or the other.

Nations

Although the idea appears to have developed with respect to an era, today it is particularly applied with respect to particular nations or regions.

Medical and genetic exceptionalism

• Other uses of the term include medical and genetic exceptionalism.

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