sympathetic contact

noun

, Sociology.

1. behavior toward an individual based on the individual's personal makeup rather than on their group membership.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sympathetic contact¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

The calling is the point of sympathetic contact with God where their purposes become the same.

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He animates and electrifies each musician, and always remains in sympathetic contact with the whole instrumental body.

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The highest working qualities are best trained by active and sympathetic contact with others in the affairs of daily life.

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With this movement of opinion Robert had very soon found himself in close and sympathetic contact.

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