noun
a person who is independent and self-reliant, often characterized by toughness and resilience
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The rugged individualist preferred to work alone and make decisions independently.
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He's a real rugged individualist, always doing his own thing.
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That guy is a total rugged individualist, he doesn't follow the crowd at all.
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In a world full of followers, she stood out as a rugged individualist.