INDIVIDUALISM

individuality, individualism, individuation

(noun) the quality of being individual; “so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality”

individualism, laissez faire

(noun) the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

individualism

(noun) a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

individualism (countable and uncountable, plural individualisms)

The tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought.

The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.

(logic) The doctrine that only individual things are real.

(philosophy) The doctrine that nothing exists but the individual self.

Synonyms

• (philosophy): solipsism

Antonyms

• (acting without reference to others): collectivism, statism

Source: Wiktionary

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In`di*vid"u*al*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. individualisme.]

1. The quality of being individual; individuality; personality.

2. An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal interest; self- interest; selfishness. The selfishness of the small proprietor has been described by the best writers as individualism. Ed. Rev.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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