individualism
in.di.vid.u.al.ism \-'vij-(*-)w*-.liz-*m, -'vij-*-.liz-\ n 1a1: a doctrine
that the interests of the individual are or ought to be eth ically
paramount; also : conduct guided by such a doctrine 1a2: the conception
that all values, rights, and duties originate in indivi duals 1b: a theory
maintaining the political and economic independence of the ind ividual and
stressing individual initiative, action, and interests; also : conduct or
practice guided by such a theory 2a: INDIVIDUALITY 2b: an individual
peculiarity : IDIOSYNCRASY