individualist

noun
UK: /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪst/
US: /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəlɪst/

  1. A person who does things their own way without following trends.

    1. He is an individualist, he always chooses his own path.
    2. The artist was an individualist, creating unique and unconventional masterpieces.

  2. Someone who believes in individual rights and freedom above collective control.

    1. She's an individualist, valuing her independence very much.
    2. As a staunch individualist, he opposed any government intervention in personal matters.

Synonyms

original free spirit independent maverick nonconformist
individualist adjective

  1. Relating to a belief in the importance of individual freedom and self-reliance.

    1. He has an individualist style.
    2. The country was founded on individualist principles of liberty and self-government.

  2. Characterized by independence of thought and action; not conforming to social norms.

    1. She took an individualist approach.
    2. The writer's individualist perspective challenged conventional wisdom and sparked debate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "individualist" in English means: A person who does things their own way without following trends., Someone who believes in individual rights and freedom above collective control..

The phonetic transcription of "individualist" is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪst/ in British English and /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "individualist": original, free spirit, independent, maverick, nonconformist.

Example usage of "individualist": "He is an individualist, he always chooses his own path.". More examples on the page.