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relativism
(rela¦tiv|ism)
Pronunciation:
/ˈrɛlətɪvɪz(ə)m/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.
Derivatives
relativist
noun
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