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Definition of rugged individualism:
(n) :
(politics, US politics) The ideal in which an individual is more successful by their own work without any outside assistance, especially from the government.
(n) :
(politics, US politics) The ideal in which social and economic interactions are more focused on the individual self, personal liberty, and independence.