Meaning of the word individualist in English

What does individualist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

individualist

US /ˌɪn.dəˈvɪdʒ.u.ə.lɪst/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.ə.lɪst/

Noun

a person who is independent and self-reliant

Example:
She's always been an individualist, preferring to do things her own way.
The artist was known as a true individualist, never following trends.