relativism
noun/ˈrɛlətɪvɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #17,479 most common English word
Meaning
the view that truth, morality, or knowledge is not absolute but depends on culture, context, or individual perspective.
Example sentence
The philosophy professor explained that relativism holds there is no universal standard for judging right or wrong.
Synonyms & related words
- subjectivism
- pluralism
- contextualism
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