individualist anarchism

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A political idea that values each person's freedom over rules from society

noun
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪst ˈænɑrkɪzəm/

: anarquismo individualista

Many philosophers who support individualist anarchism argue that personal freedom is the highest social ideal.

Examples

The principles of individualist anarchism often clash with those of collectivist movements.
She wrote a compelling essay on the history and influence of individualist anarchism in Europe.
I believe in individualist anarchism.
Don't underestimate individualist anarchism!
Many philosophers who support individualist anarchism argue that personal freedom is the highest social ideal.
The principles of individualist anarchism often clash with those of collectivist movements.
She wrote a compelling essay on the history and influence of individualist anarchism in Europe.

Antonyms

authoritarianism

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A system where one person or small group has almost all political power

collectivism

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A political idea where factories and farms are owned by the state

How Individualist

individualist anarchism

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collectivist anarchism

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Surface Forms

individualist anarchism singular

individualist anarchisms plural

Morphology

individualist + anarchism

The phrase is a simple adjective + noun composition where the meaning follows directly from 'individualist' (prioritizing the individual) and 'anarchism' (the doctrine rejecting government authority); together they denote the strand of anarchism that emphasizes individual autonomy. This compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Individualist anarchism combines individualist (a focus on the single person) and anarchism (a belief in 'no rulers'). Imagine a person standing alone and making their own choices instead of following leaders; that's why the term means putting personal freedom above other people's control.