individualism
intermediateB2/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/ · in-di-vid-u-al-ism
A social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual.
Meanings
A social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual.
ایک سماجی نظریہ جو شخص کی آزادی، حقوق یا آزاد عمل کی وکالت کرتا ہے۔
انفرادیت
infiradiyat
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Common Collocations
- cultivation of individualism
- principles of individualism
- individualism in society
Example Sentences
Individualism promotes personal freedom and self-reliance.
انفرادیت ذاتی آزادی اور خود مختاری کو فروغ دیتی ہے۔
Infiradiyat zaati azadi aur khud mukhtari ko farogh deti hai.
The rise of individualism can be seen in contemporary literature.
موجودہ ادب میں انفرادیت کی ترقی دیکھی جا سکتی ہے۔
Maujudah adab mein infiradiyat ki taraqqi dekhi ja sakti hai.
Individualism often clashes with collective interests.
انفرادیت اکثر اجتماعی مفادات سے ٹکراتی ہے۔
Infiradiyat aksar ijtimai mafadat se takraati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'individual' as 'one's own.'
Imagine a person standing alone at the top of a mountain, symbolizing independence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کر خود کو آزاد، تو پھر سہہ نہ ہو گا کہیں، انفرادیت کی راہ میں، رہے گی خود کی روشنی۔
Kar khud ko azaad, to phir seh na hoga kahin, Infiradiyat ki raah mein, rahe gi khud ki roshni.
Make yourself free, then you will not suffer anywhere, On the path of individualism, there will be the light of self.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہتر اکیلا رہنا ہے، بجائے برا سماج میں رہنے کے۔
Behtar akela rehna hai, bajaye bura samaaj mein rehne ke.
It is better to live alone than to live in a bad society.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "individual" — one that is distinct or separate
First known use: 19th century
The term individualism was first coined in the early 19th century and has evolved to denote a social philosophy emphasizing the moral worth of the individual.