Individualism Definition

ĭndə-vĭjo͝o-ə-lĭzəm
noun
Belief in the primary importance of the individual and in the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence.
American Heritage
Individual character; individuality.
Webster's New World
The doctrine that individual freedom in economic enterprise should not be restricted by governmental or social regulation; laissez faire.
Webster's New World
An individual peculiarity.
Webster's New World
Action based on any of these doctrines.
Webster's New World

Origin of Individualism

  • From French individualisme

    From Wiktionary

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