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Individualism vs Tribalism - What's the difference?

individualism | tribalism |

As nouns the difference between individualism and tribalism

is that individualism is the tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought while tribalism is the condition of being tribal.

individualism

English

(wikipedia individualism)

Noun

(-)
  • The tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought.
  • The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.

    • Antonyms

    * collectivism * statism

    References

    * OED2 English words suffixed with -ism

    tribalism

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia tribalism)
  • The condition of being tribal
  • A feeling of identity and loyalty to one's tribe