"moral relativism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moral relativisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} moral relativism (usually uncountable, plural moral relativisms)
  1. (philosophy) Any of several philosophical positions concerned with the differences in moral judgments across different people and cultures. Wikipedia link: moral relativism Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Ethics, Philosophy
    Sense id: en-moral_relativism-en-noun-FmLf6enX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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