noun

individualism

noun

The tendency to think and act independently rather than following the group.

"His individualism showed in his refusal to wear the team uniform."

A political or social belief that values personal independence and self-reliance over control by the state or group.

"American culture is often said to prize individualism over collective effort."

How to Use Individualism

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPutting personal independence and self-reliance ahead of the group.

Common pairings

rugged individualism a culture of individualism

individualisms plural

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His _____ showed in his refusal to wear the team uniform.

Borrowed from French individualisme, built from individual plus -ism.

solipsism

collectivism statism

masturbation

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