individual

individual
in|di|vid|u|al1 [ ,ındı`vıdʒuəl ] adjective ***
1. ) only before noun existing or considered separately from other people or things:
Individual members of the cast contributed greatly to the show's success.
individual items of furniture
a ) only before noun relating to one person rather than a group:
Choose a savings account to match your individual needs.
individual rights/freedom/liberty
─ opposite COLLECTIVE
b ) made or intended for one person:
The food was packaged in individual servings.
2. ) unusual or different from anyone or anything else, usually in a way you admire:
The new mall contains many highly individual gift shops.
He has found a very individual poetic voice.
individual
in|di|vid|u|al 2 [ ,ındı`vıdʒuəl ] noun count ***
1. ) a person considered separately from their society or community:
We believe in the freedom of the individual.
The colleges were usually built with donations from private individuals.
a ) a person considered separately in relation to their feelings, ideas, and thoughts:
You need to treat your employees as individuals.
2. ) a person who has a quality that makes them unusual or different from other people:
We're looking for a uniquely talented individual.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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