individualist

American  

[in-duh-vij-oo-uh-list] / ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u ə lɪst /

noun

1. a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.

2. an advocate of individualism.

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Other Word Forms

• individualistic adjective
• superindividualist noun

Etymology

Origin of individualist

First recorded in 1830–40; individual + -ist

Example Sentences

Part of his appeal also stems from his individualist candor and public distrust of institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"How do a bunch of individualists and contrarians actually get on with running stuff?" asked one Labour source I was talking to.

From BBC

I talk about American society as a hyper individualist society.

From Los Angeles Times

“London produces young, individualist designers from all over the UK and who belong to multiple cultures... London supports and seeks out emerging talent like no other city.”

From BBC

They were subtle reminders that Bryant, as fierce of an individualist as he was, reveled in being a part of tradition.

From Los Angeles Times