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Individualism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Individualism : (noun)
1: the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by the
movement that she lost all sense of individuality" [syn:
individuality, individuation] [ant: commonality]
2: a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue
of self-reliance and personal independence
3: the doctrine that government should not interfere in
commercial affairs [syn: laissez faire]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Individualism : \In`di*vid"u*al*ism\, n. [Cf. F. individualisme.]
1. The quality of being individual; individuality;
personality.
2. An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal
interest; self-interest; selfishness.
The selfishness of the small proprietor has been
described by the best writers as individualism.
--Ed. Rev.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Individualism : \In`di*vid"u*al*ism\, n.
The principle, policy, or practice of maintaining
individuality, or independence of the individual, in action;
the theory or practice of maintaining the independence of
individual initiative, action, and interests, as in
industrial organization or in government.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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