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noun
The ideal in which an individual is more successful by their own work without any outside assistance, especially from the government.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
Topics: government, politics
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noun
The ideal in which social and economic interactions are more focused on the individual self, personal liberty, and independence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
Topics: government, politics
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noun
individualism in social and economic affairs; belief not only in personal liberty and self-reliance but also in free competition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: individualism
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