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개인주의 (noun)

The belief that the needs of each person are more important than the needs of the whole society or group.

💬 Example

"현대 사회는 집단주의보다 개인주의 성향이 강해지고 있습니다."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'GAE' (dog) who lives 'IN' a house and has his own 'JU-UI' (rules/ism). He is a very independent dog!

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
이기주의 (often confused) 독자주의
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '개인주의' when you mean 'selfish'. → 이기주의

Saying '그는 개인주의이다'. → 그는 개인주의자이다.

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