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- [in-duh-vij-oo-uh-list]
- /ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u ə lɪst/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪd.ju.ə.lɪst/
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- [in-duh-vij-oo-uh-list]
- /ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u ə lɪst/
Definitions of individualist word
- noun individualist a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action. 1
- noun individualist an advocate of individualism. 1
- noun individualist Someone who believes in individualism. 1
- noun individualist sb very independent or unique 1
- countable noun individualist If you describe someone as an individualist, you mean that they like to think and do things in their own way, rather than imitating other people. 0
- adjective individualist Individualist means relating to the belief that economics and politics should not be controlled by the state. 0
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Origin of individualist
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; individual + -ist
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Parts of speech for Individualist
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individualist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for individualist
noun individualist
- independent — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
- maverick — Southwestern U.S. an unbranded calf, cow, or steer, especially an unbranded calf that is separated from its mother.
- lone wolf — a person who prefers to live, act, or work alone or independent of others.
- free spirit — a person with a highly individual or unique attitude, lifestyle, or imagination; nonconformist.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
adjective individualist
- stuck up — snobbishly conceited.
- self-love — the instinct by which one's actions are directed to the promotion of one's own welfare or well-being, especially an excessive regard for one's own advantage.
- self-interest — regard for one's own interest or advantage, especially with disregard for others.
- megalomaniac — a person afflicted with megalomania.
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
Antonyms for individualist
noun individualist
- conformist — Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original.
Top questions with individualist
- how do individualist and collectivist cultures differ?
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