individuality
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• noun
The quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind, especially when strongly marked.
"The school encourages students to express their individuality through art and music."
Separate or distinct existence as an independent entity rather than as part of a collective.
"Each tiny village in the valley has maintained its separate individuality over the centuries."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Individuality' refers to the distinctive personal qualities that make someone unique, whereas 'individualism' is a social or political philosophy that prioritizes personal independence and self-reliance over the collective.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin 'individualitas', derived from Latin 'individuus' meaning 'indivisible' (from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dividere' meaning 'to divide').