Definition of: individualism

(in′də·vij′ oomacr ·əl·iz′əm) noun
1. The quality of being separate.
2. Personal independence in action, character, or interest.
3. A personal peculiarity; idiosyncrasy.
4. A tendency or attitude, in religion, ethics, or politics, favoring the liberty of the individual: opposed to socialism, totalitarianism, etc.
5. Excessive self–interest; selfishness.
6. Philos. Egoism.
—in′di·vid′u·al·ist noun
—in′di·vid′u·al·is′tic adjective

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