Individualism is the belief that the person matters more than the group. Rugged individualism, American individualism, a culture of individualism.
Rugged individualism is the standing American phrase, and social scientists measure societies along a line from individualism to collectivism. It is praise or criticism depending entirely on who is speaking.
1nounindividualismThe belief that the person matters more than the group.
“The artist's individualism made her refuse to join any group or movement.”
individualism is a belief.
French individualisme comes from individu, from Latin individuus, undivided.
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English, today
individualism
French individualisme, equivalent to individual + -ism.
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