Definition of Individualism

1. Noun. The quality of being individual. "So absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"


2. Noun. A belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence.
Generic synonyms: Belief
Specialized synonyms: Rugged Individualism
Derivative terms: Individualist

3. Noun. The doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs.
Exact synonyms: Laissez Faire
Generic synonyms: Doctrine, Ism, Philosophical System, Philosophy, School Of Thought
Derivative terms: Individualistic

Definition of Individualism

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

2. n. The principle, policy, or practice of maintaining individuality, or independence of the individual, in action; the theory or practice of maintaining the independence of individual initiative, action, and interests, as in industrial organization or in government.

Definition of Individualism

1. Noun. The tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought. ¹

2. Noun. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Individualism

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Medical Definition of Individualism

1. 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) Origin: Cf. F. Individualisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Individualism

individual differences
individual psychology
individual pursuit
individual retirement account
individual sport
individual therapy
individual tolerance
individual voluntary arrangement
individual voluntary arrangements
individualisation
individualisations
individualise
individualised
individualises
individualising
individualism (current term)
individualisms
individualist
individualistic
individualistically
individualists
individualities
individuality
individualizable
individualization
individualizations
individualize
individualized
individualizer
individualizers

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