individualist
Translation
individualist
Examples
He is a true individualist in his thinking.
He is a true individualist in his thinking.
The artist was an individualist who rejected trends.
The artist was an individualist who rejected trends.
Grammar Patterns
((an individualist)) a person who is independent and self-reliant He is a known individualist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nonconformist, maverick; Antonyms: conformist, follower
Etymology
From 'individual' plus the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who adheres to a certain belief or practice.
Memory Tips
The '-ist' suffix often refers to a person, like 'artist' or 'scientist'. An 'individualist' is a person who values the individual.