Definition of individualism
1 a (1)
:a doctrine that the interests of the individual are or ought to be ethically paramount;
also
:conduct guided by such a doctrine
(2)
:the conception that all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals
b
:a theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual and stressing individual initiative, action, and interests;
also
:conduct or practice guided by such a theory
2 a
:individuality
b
:an individual peculiarity :idiosyncrasy
Writing? Check your grammar now!