universalistic
Applying to everyone
Universalistic describes views or systems that apply broadly to all people rather than to particular groups.
A universalistic ethic holds that moral principles transcend cultural boundaries.
Universalistic policies treat everyone by the same standards rather than making exceptions based on identity or relationship: The hiring process was strictly universalistic—no favors for family or friends.
Including all elements
- all-encompassingIncluding everything without exception
- globalRelating to entire world
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- overarchingEncompassing all elements
holistic · encompassing · extensive · widespread · panoptic · total · macroscopic · transcendental
Accepting of differences
- acceptingWilling to receive
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- open-mindedReceptive to different ideas
- pluralisticAllowing coexisting differences
multicultural · cosmopolitan · diverse · accessible · nonsectarian · interfaith · nonexclusive · unprejudiced
Same status for all
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- justiceFair treatment under law
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
humanitarianism · human rights · civil rights · dignity · solidarity · fraternity · emancipation · liberation
Tending to bond
- syncreticCombining disparate traditions
- harmonizingCreating musical agreement
- convergentTending toward union
- consolidatingCombining dispersed elements
amalgamating · synthesizing · reconciling · bridging · interconnecting · federating · coalescent · blending
comprehensive
Including all elements
- all-encompassingIncluding everything without exception
- globalRelating to entire world
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
overarching · holistic · encompassing · extensive · widespread · panoptic · total · macroscopic · transcendental · cosmic
tolerant
Accepting of differences
- acceptingWilling to receive
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- open-mindedReceptive to different ideas
pluralistic · multicultural · cosmopolitan · diverse · accessible · nonsectarian · interfaith · nonexclusive · unprejudiced · broad-minded
equality
Same status for all
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- justiceFair treatment under law
impartiality · humanitarianism · human rights · civil rights · dignity · solidarity · fraternity · emancipation · liberation · suffrage
cohesive
Tending to bond
- syncreticCombining disparate traditions
- harmonizingCreating musical agreement
- convergentTending toward union
consolidating · amalgamating · synthesizing · reconciling · bridging · interconnecting · federating · coalescent · blending · merging
universalisticexclusive
Limited to one group
exclusionary · selective · restrictive · discriminatory · preferential
universalisticethnocentric
Favoring one's own culture
tribalistic · relativistic · communitarian · nationalist · chauvinist
universalisticethnocentric
Favoring one's own culture
exclusivist · tribal · nativist · culture-bound · relativist