rugged individualism en · NOUN
Meanings
- (US, uncountable) The ideal in which an individual is more successful by their own work without any outside assistance, especially from the government.
- (US, uncountable) The ideal in which social and economic interactions are more focused on the individual self, personal liberty, and independence.
Relateds
gibsmedat · there's no such thing as a free lunch · pull oneself up by one's bootstraps