Meaning & use
individualistic
Emphasizing personal independence, self-reliance, and one's own goals over group conformity.
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American culture is often described as individualistic, prizing personal achievement over collective duty.
Her individualistic approach to painting meant she rarely followed established artistic movements.
A note on using this word
Individualistic can be neutral or mildly critical depending on context, sometimes implying a lack of concern for group harmony.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
collectivistconformist
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