Look up: individualism

1. individualism
   [n] - a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence 2. [n] - the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs
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2. individualism
   In politics, a view in which the individual takes precedence over the collective: the opposite of collectivism. The term possessive individualism has been applied to the writing...
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3. Individualism
   In`di·vid'u·al·ism noun [ Confer French individualisme .] 1. The quality of being individual; individuality; personality. 2. An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal interest; self-interest; selfishness. « The s...
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4. Individualism
   In`di·vid'u·al·ism noun 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.
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5. individualism
   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) ... Origin: Cf. F. Individualis...
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6. individualism
   laissez faire noun the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs
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7. Individualism
   • (n.) The quality of being individual; individuality; personality. • (n.) An excessive or exclusive regard to one`s personal interest; self-interest; selfishness. • (n.) The principle, policy, or practice of maintaining individuality, or independence of the individual, in action; the...
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8. individualism
   political and social philosophy that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual. Although the concept of an individual may seem straightforward, ... [19 related articles]
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9. Individualism
   A philosophy of life stressing the priority of individual needs over group needs, a preference for loosely knit social relationships, and a desire to be relatively autonomous of others' influence.
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10. Individualism
    The doctrine that emphasizes the reality of the individual and concrete. Differs from Personalism (q.v.) -- R.T.F. In political philosophy, the doctrine that the state exists for the individual, not vice versa. In political economy, laissez faire system of competition.
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11. individualism
    In politics, a view in which the individual takes precedence over the collective: the opposite of collectivism. The term possessive individualism has been applied to the writings of John Locke and Jeremy Bentham, describing society as comprising individuals interacting through market relations
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12. Individualism
    a social theory that stands for the freedom, rights, or independent action of any human being.
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13. Individualism
    `Individualism` is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that stresses "the moral worth of the individual".<ref name="britannica.com">http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/286303/individualism "Individualism" on Encyclopedia Britanni...
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