a social theory that the liberty, rights or independent action of the individual should not be curbed by governmental, social regulations; individualism.

the principle or habit of or belief in independent thought or action; individualism.

the doctrine that the state exists for the individual and not the individual for the state; individualism.

(phil.) the doctrine or belief that all actions are determined by or at least take place for, the benefit of the individual, not of society as a whole; individualism.