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individualism
A worldview or attitude to life that emphasizes the freedom, rights, and independence of the individual person and places them above those of the community.
In westlichen Gesellschaften wird der Individualismus oft hochgehalten.
In Western societies, individualism is often highly valued.
individualism
A way of behaving that is strongly focused on one's own wishes and goals, often neglecting the interests of the community; it can be understood as selfishness.
Sein extremer Individualismus macht die Zusammenarbeit im Team sehr schwierig.
His extreme individualism makes teamwork very difficult.
The ending '-ismus' (-ism) often indicates a worldview, doctrine, or attitude. 'Individualismus' (individualism) is derived from the word 'Individuum' (individual person) and describes an attitude that places the individual at the center.
Der Kapitalismus und der Individualismus sind oft eng miteinander verbunden.
Capitalism and individualism are often closely connected.
The meaning of 'Individualismus' (individualism) depends strongly on the context. In philosophical or social discussions, it is often a neutral term. In descriptions of teamwork or social behavior, it often has a negative meaning, similar to selfishness.
In der Philosophie ist der Individualismus ein wichtiges Konzept.
In philosophy, individualism is an important concept.
In a neutral or positive sense, 'Individualismus' (individualism) is often combined with adjectives such as 'liberal' or 'western'. Typical verbs are 'betonen' (to emphasize) or 'fördern' (to promote).
Die Aufklärung hat den modernen Individualismus stark gefördert.
The Enlightenment strongly promoted modern individualism.
When the word is meant negatively, it is often intensified with adjectives such as 'übertrieben' (exaggerated), 'radikal' (radical), or 'extrem' (extreme). It then often stands in contrast to terms such as 'Teamgeist' (team spirit) or 'Gemeinschaft' (community).
Ihr extremer Individualismus schadet dem gesamten Team.
Her extreme individualism harms the entire team.
individuality
„Individualität“ describes a person’s personal characteristics and individual way of being. „Individualismus“, by contrast, refers to an attitude to life or behavior in which freedom and one’s own wishes are considered especially important, sometimes at the expense of the community. „Individualität“ is suitable for personal distinctive features, while „Individualismus“ is suitable for this attitude.
Sein Individualismus zeigt sich darin, dass er bei Gruppenentscheidungen fast immer nur seine eigenen Ziele verfolgt.
His individualism is evident in the fact that he almost always pursues only his own goals when the group makes decisions.
Die neue Schülerin zeigt ihre Individualität durch ihren ungewöhnlichen, aber passenden Kleidungsstil.
The new student expresses her individuality through her unusual but appropriate style of clothing.
