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: the belief that the needs of each person are more important than the needs of the whole society or group
a society that believes strongly in individualism
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: the actions or attitudes of a person who does things without being concerned about what other people will think
He was respected for his self-reliance and individualism.
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/individualism. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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