par·tic·u·lar·ism 
(pər-tĭkyə-lə-rĭz′əm, pə-tĭk-)
(pər-tĭkyə-lə-rĭz′əm, pə-tĭk-)n.
1. Exclusive adherence to, dedication to, or interest in one's own group, party, sect, or nation.
2. A principle of allowing each state in a nation or federation to act independently of the central authority, especially in promoting its own economic interests.
par·ticu·lar·ist n.
par·tic′u·lar·istic adj.
- keeping
- keep/know (one's) place
- keep kosher
- keep nose clean
- keep nose to the grindstone
- keep off
- keep (one's) chin up
- keep one's chin up
- keep one's end up
- keep one's eyes open
- keep (one's) eyes open/peeled
- keep one's eyes peeled
- keep one's fingers crossed
- keep (one's) head
- keep one's head
- keep (one's) nose clean
- keep one's nose clean
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's peace
- keep one's place
- keep (one's) powder dry
- keep one's powder dry
- keep (one's) shirt on
- keep one's shirt on
- keep one's weather eye open