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单词 individualism
释义

individualism

noun

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ism ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce individualism (audio)
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌli-
1
a(1)
: a doctrine that the interests of the individual are or ought to be ethically paramount
also : conduct guided by such a doctrine
(2)
: the conception that all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals
b
: a theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual and stressing individual initiative, action, and interests
also : conduct or practice guided by such a theory
2
a
: individuality
b
: an individual peculiarity : idiosyncrasy

Synonyms

  • crotchet
  • curiosity
  • eccentricity
  • erraticism
  • idiosyncrasy
  • kink
  • mannerism
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • quiddity
  • quip
  • quirk
  • singularity
  • tic
  • trick
  • twist
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

a society that believes strongly in individualism He was respected for his self-reliance and individualism.
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Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

individualism

noun

1
as in trait
an odd or peculiar habit the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • trait
  • characteristic
  • trick
  • mannerism
  • eccentricity
  • idiosyncrasy
  • singularity
  • habit
  • peculiarity
  • quirk
  • curiosity
  • twist
  • quiddity
  • tic
  • kink
  • crotchet
  • oddity
  • quip
  • attribute
  • attitude
  • personality
  • erraticism
  • tendency
  • affectation
  • property
  • practice
  • character
  • individuality
  • pattern
  • addiction
  • airs
  • identity
  • neuroticism
  • custom
  • way
  • perversion
  • weirdness
  • predisposition
  • abnormality
  • humor
  • temperament
  • partiality
  • nature
  • proclivity
  • leaning
  • inclination
  • predilection
  • propensity
  • penchant
  • wont
  • genius
  • bent
  • disposition
  • mark
  • practise
  • turn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conformity
  • sameness
2
as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • identity
  • personality
  • individuality
  • selfhood
  • character
  • distinctiveness
  • uniqueness
  • self-identity
  • separateness
  • singularity
  • oneness
  • idiosyncrasy
  • peculiarity
  • nature
  • independence
  • temperament
  • singleness
  • humor
  • temper
  • disposition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conformity
  • conventionality
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