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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