individualism

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in·di·vid·u·al·ism / ˌindəˈvijoōəˌlizəm/ • n. 1. the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant. ∎  self-centered feeling or conduct; egoism.2. a social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.DERIVATIVES: in·di·vid·u·al·ist n. & adj.in·di·vid·u·al·is·tic / -ˌvijoōəˈlistik/ adj.in·di·vid·u·al·is·ti·cal·ly adv.

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