Hyperindividualism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperindividualism is a noun meaning (sociology) A tendency for people to act in a highly individual way, without regard to society.
Meaning
(sociology) A tendency for people to act in a highly individual way, without regard to society.
Example Sentences
As quickly as bottled water became a symbol of healthy hyperindividualism — sort of an iPod for your kidneys — a backlash turned it into the devil’s drink.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superindividualism, overindividualism, individualist, individualism, societism, anarcho-individualism.
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