individual
noun
a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
individuals
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pluralof individual.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“This was particularly true for Black individuals, for whom the substantial reduction in violent prison admissions can be entirely attributed to a large reduction in violent crime.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Daniel Roberts, a Meta spokesman, recently told the New York Times that “We’re committed to making fewer enforcement mistakes and helping individuals protect their accounts — and A.I. is delivering on both,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Up to the point of discovery of their bodies, there was "no evidence the women came to harm by any individuals", the force added.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Whether lions, tigers, and other wild felids actually use these compounds to recognize specific individuals has not yet been demonstrated.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
As if this account didn’t already suffer from an overdose of amoral individuals.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
