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individualism

noun

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ism ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce individualism (audio)
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌli-
1
a(1)
: a doctrine that the interests of the individual are or ought to be ethically paramount
also : conduct guided by such a doctrine
(2)
: the conception that all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals
b
: a theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual and stressing individual initiative, action, and interests
also : conduct or practice guided by such a theory
2
b
: an individual peculiarity : idiosyncrasy

Example Sentences

a society that believes strongly in individualism He was respected for his self-reliance and individualism.
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Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of individualism was in 1815

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