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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndividual
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A single human being as distinct from a group.
"Each individual has the right to express their opinions freely." - 2
A person regarded as a member of a particular group or class.
"The organization aims to support individuals with disabilities."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'individual' originates from the Latin 'individuus', meaning 'indivisible', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. Over time, its meaning shifted from a focus on separateness to emphasizing the uniqueness of a person or entity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Individual" is said worldwide
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individu
Transliteration: ɛ̃.di.vi.dɥi
"Chaque individu a ses propres droits."
Individuum
Transliteration: ɪn.dɪˈviː.duːm
"Jedes Individuum hat seine eigenen Rechte."
individuo
Transliteration: in.diˈvi.du.o
"Ogni individuo ha il diritto di esprimere le proprie opinioni."
individuo
Transliteration: in.diˈβi.ðuo
"Cada individuo tiene derecho a la libertad de expresión."
indivíduo
Transliteration: ĩ.dʒiˈvi.du
"Cada indivíduo tem o direito de expressar suas opiniões."
व्यक्ति
Transliteration: vyakti
"हर व्यक्ति को अपनी राय व्यक्त करने का अधिकार है।"
个体
Transliteration: gè tǐ
"每个个体都有表达自己意见的权利。"
개체
Transliteration: gaeche
"모든 개체는 자신의 의견을 표현할 권리가 있습니다."
個人
Transliteration: kojin
"すべての個人は自分の意見を表現する権利があります。"
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