Meaning of the word relativism in English

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relativism

US /ˈrel.ə.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈrel.ə.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
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Noun

the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute

Example:
Cultural relativism suggests that moral values are not universal.
He argued against ethical relativism, asserting universal moral principles.