individualism

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade de ser individual, a crença na importância da pessoa e a virtude da autonomia e da independência pessoal, ou a doutrina de que o governo não deve interferir nos negócios.

A noun referring to the quality of being individual, a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence, or the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs.

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1. Quality of being distinctB2formal

   The trait of being unique or different from others.

   Individualidade

   • Her individualism is reflected in her unconventional art style.
   • He values his individualism and refuses to follow trends.
   • The school encourages individualism in students' projects.

   Sinônimosdistinctivenessindividualityoriginalityparticularitysingularityuniqueness

   Antônimosconformitysameness

2. Self-reliance and independenceC1formal

   A philosophy that emphasizes personal independence and the importance of the individual over the collective.

   Individualismo

   • Individualism is a core value in many Western societies.
   • She believes in individualism and making her own decisions.
   • The hero of the novel represents rugged individualism.

   Sinônimosautonomyindependenceself-determinationself-relianceself-sufficiency

   Antônimoscollectivismconformitydependencesubmissiveness

3. Economic non-interference doctrineC1formalpolitical

   A belief that government should not interfere in commercial affairs, leaving economic decisions to individuals.

   Liberalismo econômico

   • Classical liberalism advocates for economic individualism.
   • The policy was criticized for promoting extreme individualism.
   • Individualism in trade allows markets to self-regulate.

   Sinônimoslaissez-faire

   Antônimoscollectivism