in·di·vid·u·al·ism ( n d -vj  --lzm)n. 1. a. Belief in the primary importance of the individual and in the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence. b. Acts or an act based on this belief. 2. a. A doctrine advocating freedom from government regulation in the pursuit of a person's economic goals. b. A doctrine holding that the interests of the individual should take precedence over the interests of the state or social group. 3. a. The quality of being an individual; individuality. b. An individual characteristic; a quirk. |
individualism [ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. the action or principle of asserting one's independence and individuality; egoism
2. an individual quirk or peculiarity
3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) another word for laissez faire [1]
individualism
the practice of independence in thought and action on the premise that the development and expression of an individual character and personality are of the utmost importance. Cf. egoism. — individualist, n. — individualistic, adj.
See also: Selfthe practice of independence in thought and action on the premise that the development and expression of an individual character and personality are of the utmost importance. Cf. egoism. — individualist, n. — individualistic, adj.
See also: Attitudes
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | individualism - the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality" trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature singularity, uniqueness - the quality of being one of a kind; "that singularity distinguished him from all his companions" |
| 2. | individualism - a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence belief - any cognitive content held as true rugged individualism - individualism in social and economic affairs; belief not only in personal liberty and self-reliance but also in free competition | |
| 3. | individualism - the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school |
individualism
noun independence, self-interest, originality, self-reliance, egoism, egocentricity, self-direction, freethinking He is stuck with what he calls the individualism of officers.
Translations
individualism
n → Individualismus m
individualism [ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlɪz/əm] n → individualismo
individualism [ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlɪz/əm] n → individualismo
individualism [ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlɪz/əm] n → individualismo
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