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individualism

in·di·vid·u·al·ism [ ìndə víjjoo ə lìzzəm ] (plural in·di·vid·u·al·isms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pursuit of personal goals: the pursuit of personal happiness and independence rather than collective goals or interests

2. personal trait: a personal peculiarity or trait

3. belief in importance of individual: the belief that society exists for the benefit of individual people, who must not be constrained by government interventions or made subordinate to collective interests

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