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individualist
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪst/]
noun
masculine/feminine
pl: individualists
individualista
1.
A person who advocates or practices individualism; someone who prioritizes personal independence and self-reliance
As a true individualist, she refused to follow the crowd and pursued her own path.
Como uma verdadeira individualista, ela se recusou a seguir a multidão e seguiu seu próprio caminho.
2.
A person who is independent in thought or action; a nonconformist
He was known as an individualist who always questioned authority.
Ele era conhecido como um individualista que sempre questionava a autoridade.
3.
An adherent of the philosophical or political doctrine of individualism
The individualist philosopher argued for minimal government intervention.
O filósofo individualista argumentou pela intervenção mínima do governo.
NYC Slang
lone wolf, do-your-own-thing type
Synonyms
nonconformist
independent
free spirit
maverick
lone wolf
Antonyms
conformist
collectivist
groupie
follower
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
individualista
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
individualista
Common in business and intellectual contexts
Rio de Janeiro
individualista
Used similarly to other regions
Portugal
individualista
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
march to the beat of one's own drum
go against the grain
swim against the current
be a law unto oneself
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