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Definition of individualism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

individualism

noun
 
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/
 
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being different from other people and doing things in your own way
    • She owes her success to her individualism and flair.
  2. the belief that individual people in society should have the right to make their own decisions, etc., rather than be controlled by the government
    • Capitalism stresses innovation, competition and individualism.
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