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Individuals

Distinct human beings considered separately.

people persons

Individuals are distinct human beings considered separately, often emphasizing their unique characteristics, rights, and responsibilities.

Etymology

From Latin individuum, meaning 'indivisible', from *in-* 'not' + *dividuus* 'divided'.

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An individual is just a single person, like you or me.

FAQ

What does 'individual' mean? A single person, distinct from others
Is an individual the same as a person? Yes, the terms are often used interchangeably
Can groups be individuals? No, an individual refers to a single person

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

person people human being

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

human being entity

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

person citizen adult

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

society population group

Indexes

human legal entity social concept

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