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Meaning of individual
A single human being, as distinct from a group or community.
Etymology of individual
From Latin individuus, from in- 'not' + dividuus 'divisible', from dividere 'to divide'
The word "individual" has its roots in the 15th century, when it was used to describe something that cannot be divided or separated into parts
Over time, the word took on a broader meaning, encompassing the concept of a single human being or entity
Synonyms
person
human
being
mortal
soul
entity
creature
organism
living thing
man
woman
character
personality
individualist
solitary
lone
single
separate
distinct
unique
special
particular
specific
alone
isolated
independent
self-contained
discrete
singular
one
unit
solo
unaccompanied
separate
detached
disconnected
freestanding
standalone
distinctiveness
individuality
singularity
uniqueness
peculiarity
idiosyncrasy
distinctness
separateness
Definitions
- A single human being, as distinct from a group or community
- A person who is considered separately from others
- A distinct or separate entity or unit
Usage Examples
- The individual in question was a prominent figure in the community
- Each individual has their own unique perspective on the matter
- The company values the contributions of each individual employee
Antonyms
group
collective
community
crowd
mob
team
partnership
association
coalition
alliance
union
organization
company
corporation
society
gathering
assemblage
assembly
congregation
multitude
throng
horde
swarm
flock
herd
pack
collective
communal
shared
joint
mutual
common
public
general
universal
collaborative
cooperative
united
combined
merged
integrated
unified
consolidated