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Only in baseball can a team player be a pure individualist first and a team player second, within the rules and spirit of the game.
Branch Rickey

Meaning of "individualist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INDIVIDUALIST

individualist  [ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəlɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Individualist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INDIVIDUALIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Individualism

Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual. Individualists promote the exercise of one's goals and desires and so value independence and self-reliance and advocate that interests of the individual should achieve precedence over the state or a social group, while opposing external interference upon one's own interests by society or institutions such as the government. Individualism makes the individual its focus and so starts "with the fundamental premise that the human individual is of primary importance in the struggle for liberation." Liberalism, existentialism and anarchism are examples of movements that take the human individual as a central unit of analysis. Individualism thus involves "the right of the individual to freedom and self-realization". It has also been used as a term denoting "The quality of being an individual; individuality" related to possessing "An individual characteristic; a quirk.

Definition of individualist in the English dictionary

The definition of individualist in the dictionary is a person who shows independence and individuality in his behaviour, opinions, or actions. Other definition of individualist is an advocate of individualism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INDIVIDUALIST


actualist
ˈæktʃʊəlɪst
analyst
ˈænəlɪst
conceptualist
kənˈseptʃʊəlɪst
dualist
ˈdjʊəlɪst
duellist
ˈdjʊəlɪst
factualist
ˈfæktʃʊəlɪst
gradualist
ˈɡrædjʊəlɪst
homosexualist
ˌhɒməˈsɛkʃʊəlɪst
intellectualist
ˌɪntɪˈlɛktʃʊəlɪst
mutualist
ˈmjuːtʃʊəlɪst
pansexualist
pænˈsɛkʃʊəlɪst
perpetualist
pəˈpetʃʊəlɪst
punctualist
ˈpʌŋktʃʊəlɪst
sensualist
ˈsɛnsjʊəlɪst
sexualist
ˈsɛkʃʊəlɪst
specialist
ˈspɛʃəlɪst
spiritualist
ˈspɪrɪtjʊəlɪst
textualist
ˈtɛkstʃʊəlɪst
virtualist
ˈvɜːtʃʊəlɪst
visualist
ˈvɪzjʊəlɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INDIVIDUALIST

individua
individual
individualisation
individualise
individualiser
individualism
individualistic
individualistically
individualities
individuality
individualization
individualize
individualized
individualized instruction
individualizer
individually
individuate
individuation
individuator
individuum

WORDS THAT END LIKE INDIVIDUALIST

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brutalist
capitalist
centralist
finalist
fundamentalist
generalist
hospitalist
idealist
mentalist
minimalist
nationalist
naturalist
Orientalist
photojournalist
realist
removalist
sensationalist
serialist
socialist
vocalist

Synonyms and antonyms of individualist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INDIVIDUALIST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «individualist» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of individualist

Translation of «individualist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INDIVIDUALIST

Find out the translation of individualist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of individualist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «individualist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

个人主义者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

individualista
570 millions of speakers

English

individualist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्यक्तिवादी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاناني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

индивидуалист
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

individualista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যক্তিতাবাদের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

individualiste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Individu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Individualist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

個人主義者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

개인주의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Individualist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chủ nghĩa cá nhân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தனிநபர்வாதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वैयक्तिकरित्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bireyci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

individualista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

indywidualista
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

індивідуаліст
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

individualist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ατομικιστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

individualisties
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

individualist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

individualist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of individualist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INDIVIDUALIST»

The term «individualist» is regularly used and occupies the 88.780 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INDIVIDUALIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about individualist

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5 QUOTES WITH «INDIVIDUALIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word individualist.
1
Charles Eastman
The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church.
2
Milos Forman
First of all, whoever didn't want to be a member of this association or the other association, was branded, you know, like a dangerous individualist, you know, infected by the Western decadence, you know. So everybody joined.
3
Garrett Hardin
A coldly rationalist individualist can deny that he has any obligation to make sacrifices for the future.
4
Arthur Keith
I am a rank individualist.
5
Branch Rickey
Only in baseball can a team player be a pure individualist first and a team player second, within the rules and spirit of the game.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INDIVIDUALIST»

Discover the use of individualist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to individualist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Origins of the Individualist Self: Autobiography and ...
Furthermore, as an agent the individualist self is not merely an actor or, in MacIntyre's terminology, a “character.” It is also an originator, a creator; in contemporary terms, an author. The agency of the self as author determines the agency of the ...
Michael Mascuch, 2013
2
The Individualist Anarchists: An Anthology of Liberty ...
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to anarchism in the United States, revealing its historical roots and relevance to today's problems. The relationship between anarchy and individualism in the nineteenth century is well known.
Frank H. Brooks, 1994
3
Reclaiming the Mainstream: Individualist Feminism Rediscovered
The book examines this history, gives an overview of the contemporary scene, and analyzes the campaign to pass and ratify an equal rights amendment--and its failure.
Joan Kennedy Taylor, 1992
4
Individualist Feminism of the Nineteenth Century: Collected ...
This unique work covers the history of the individualist feminism movement and of three prominent publications that rose in its defense: The Word, Liberty, and Lucifer the Light Bearer.
Wendy McElroy, 2001
5
The individualist anarchists: a critique of liberalism
This book argues that they represented not a genuine departure from liberalism, but a radical variant of the tradition, more faithful to it in some important respects.
William Gary Kline, 1987
6
Markets Not Capitalism: Individualist Anarchism Against ...
This book explores the gap between radically freed markets and the capitalist-controlled markets that prevail today.
Gary Chartier, Charles W. Johnson, III, 2011
7
Existential Musing of a Southern Individualist
Author Perry Angle brings us parables, poems, dialogues, a short story and a play, all with his unusual approach to this world which he believes to be in free fall and decay.
Perry Angle, 2005
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The Debates of Liberty: An Overview of Individualist ...
Wendy McElroy provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most remarkable and influential political phenomenons in America: the anarchist periodical Liberty and the circle of radicals who surrounded it.
Wendy McElroy, 2003
9
Emma Goldman: American Individualist
Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life.
John Chalberg, 2008
10
Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology
People who tend toward collectivism find individualist cultures to be cold and so join many groups (e.g., gangs, unions, communes). 1.4.1. Some Contrasts between Individualism and Collectivism People in individualist cultures tend to see the ...
Charles Spielberger, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INDIVIDUALIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term individualist is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's Market Need Got to Do With It? | Troy Osinoff - Huffington Post
... a startup without knowing if there's a market there to catch you, if you can navigate the competition, or if you're the rugged individualist type. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Greece, Neoliberalism and Politics by Other Means - Counterpunch
The individualist argument found in 'freedom to work' laws supports capital in this opposition. Labor leaders working in concert with corporate ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
3
Women, Girls, and the War on Terror - Counterpunch
Instead of the lukewarm and individualist feminism prevalent in the United States (and present in other Western nations including France), this ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
4
African brands: Fight for your copyright | East & Horn Africa
Traditional knowledge, a community public good, is inherently different from the kind of individualist scientific and artistic work that is the ... «The Africa Report, Jul 15»
5
OnMedica - Blog - On The Pulse - 17th July 2015
The individualist ethos and legal framework of the US present particular problems, but the authors note that even there the public are more ... «OnMedica, Jul 15»
6
Benteke a risk worth taking for Liverpool - ESPN FC
The high pressing game that had rattled so many opponents in 2013-14 was never going to work with an individualist leading the line. «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
7
'Neighbourly' areas boost kids' mental health: study
"In North America we tend to be a very individualist society and there is perhaps less focus on building strong communities than there used to ... «Ottawa Sun, Jul 15»
8
Kumar Sangakkara - A look beyond the oomph of his magical numbers
He was an individualist, a social icon and a smart-alec wreathed in wisdom. His off-field laurels need to be scripted, his disparate character ... «Sportskeeda, Jul 15»
9
Beware Hyde-And-Jekyll Defense Of Iran Nuclear Agreement …
... to materialist and individualist concerns that will constrain government decision-making. Obama “believes the more people interact with open ... «Eurasia Review, Jul 15»
10
Butler grad returns from China
“This is a big part of individualist versus collectivist culture that really changes your mindset. It's not that people still don't have preferences ... «Butler Eagle, Jul 15»

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