English Explanatory Dictionary

rugged individualism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ideal in which an individual is more successful by their own work without any outside assistance, especially from the government.
  2. The ideal in which social and economic interactions are more focused on the individual self, personal liberty, and independence.

Word forms

rugged individualism

Related words

gibsmedat pull oneself up by one's bootstraps there's no such thing as a free lunch
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