Definition of Individualist
Individualist
in·di·vid·u·al·ist
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person who values independence and self-reliance, often rejecting external authority.
e.g. The individualist artist refused to conform to traditional styles and techniques.
(noun)
a person who believes in and/or practices the social theory that favors the individual person's interests, desires, and freedom of action over any form of control;
e.g. He was a staunch individualist who advocated for personal agency over anything else.
(adjective)
relating to the principles or practice of being self-reliant and independent;
e.g. Her strong individualist ideas sometimes prevent her from asking for help.
(adjective)
relating to the social theory that favors the individual person's interests, desires, and freedom of action over any form of control;
e.g. Her individualistic leadership style allows her subordinates to make a lot of their own decisions.
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