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Synonyms & Similar Words
person
being
human
entity
creature
mortal
soul
individualist
solitary
lone
single
separate
distinct
unique
solitary
isolated
independent
self-contained
discrete
particular
special
specific
singular
personal
private
solo
lone wolf
singleton
monad
unit
isolate
separatist
nonconformist
eccentric
character
personality
human being
man
woman
child
adult
juvenile
entity
organism
living being
body
mind
spirit
ego
self
identity
persona
Meaning of Individual
A single human being, as distinct from a group or community.
Definitions
- A single human being, as distinct from a group or community
- A person with their own unique characteristics, abilities, and experiences
- A separate or distinct entity, item, or unit
Etymology of Individual
The word "individual" comes from the Latin "individuus," meaning "indivisible," and is derived from "in-" (not) and "dividuus" (divisible), with the suffix "-al" forming an adjective
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, biology, and sociology, to refer to a single entity or being that cannot be divided into smaller parts
Example Uses
- The individual responsible for the project will be awarded a prize
- Every individual has the right to freedom of speech
- The artist's use of color and light created a unique individual style
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
group
crowd
community
collective
team
company
association
organization
society
gathering
assembly
multitude
throng
mob
flock
herd
pack
collective
aggregate
whole
entirety
universe
all
everything
everyone
multitude
majority
mass
aggregate
conglomeration
amalgam
coalition
alliance
partnership
cooperative
consortium