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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndividualistic
/ˌɪn.dɪˌvɪdʒ.uˈwɪs.tɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by individualism; independent and self-reliant, showing a preference for being distinct from others.
"Her individualistic approach to painting set her apart from the traditional art movement." - 2
Emphasizing the social importance, rights, or independent action of the individual rather than the collective society.
"Western societies tend to be much more individualistic compared to collectivist cultures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'individual', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'individuus' meaning 'indivisible'. The suffix '-istic' was added in the 19th century to form adjectives describing qualities related to individualism, emphasizing distinct personal traits and independence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Individualistic" is said worldwide
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individualiste
Transliteration: ɛ̃.di.vi.dy.al.ist
"Il a un mode de vie très individualiste."
individualistisch
Transliteration: ɪndɪviduˈalɪstɪʃ
"Die moderne Gesellschaft ist oft sehr individualistisch."
individualistico
Transliteration: in.di.vi.du.aˈli.sti.ko
"Il suo punto di vista era fortemente individualistico."
individualista
Transliteration: in.di.βi.ðu.aˈlis.ta
"Tiene una perspectiva muy individualista sobre el éxito."
individualista
Transliteration: ĩ.di.vi.du.aˈlis.tɐ
"A cultura jovem atual é bastante individualista."
व्यक्तिवादी
Transliteration: vyaktivadi
"उसकी सोच बहुत व्यक्तिवादी है।"
个人主义的
Transliteration: gè rén zhǔ yì de
"现代社会往往是更加个人主义的。"
개인주의적인
Transliteration: gae-in-ju-ui-jeok-in
"그는 매우 개인주의적인 성향을 가지고 있다."
個人主義的な
Transliteration: kojinjushugiteki na
"彼らは非常に個人主義的なライフスタイルを送っている。"
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