# individualism vs individuals

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### individualism
*noun · frequency rank #28,955*
The tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought.

### individuals
*noun · IPA /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒuəlz/ · frequency rank #1,638*
plural of individual

## Source
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