noun
- people who believe that knowledge, truth, or morality is not absolute but depends on context, culture, or individual perspective
Usage: philosophy
Examples
- The relativists argued that moral standards vary between cultures.
- Cultural relativists believe that practices should be judged within their own context.
- The debate between relativists and absolutists continues in philosophy classes.
- Some relativists claim that scientific truth is socially constructed.
- The relativists rejected the idea of universal human rights.
- Moral relativists often face criticism for their flexible ethical standards.