exemptionalism

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What does exemptionalism mean?

The belief that the relationship between humans and the natural environment is unimportant because humans are "exempt" from environmental forces and capable of adapting via cultural change.

Where does exemptionalism come from?

From exemptional + -ism.

How to pronounce exemptionalism

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