individuals
word · lemma: individual
/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəɫz/
in-duh-VI-juh-wuhlz
/ˌɪndɪvˈɪdʒuːəlz/
in-di-VI-joo-uhlz
Definition
'Individuals' means single people or beings seen separately from a group. It often refers to each person as unique and distinct.
Usage & Nuances
'Individuals' is formal and common in academic, scientific, and official writing. In casual speech, 'people' or 'person' is used more often. It emphasizes the uniqueness or separateness of each person.
Spanish: individuos - personas (formal)Portuguese (BR): indivíduos - pessoas (formal)Portuguese (PT): indivíduos - pessoas (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 个人 - 个体Chinese (Traditional): 個人 - 個體Hindi: व्यक्तियोंArabic: أفرادBengali: ব্যক্তিRussian: индивиды - отдельные лицаJapanese: 個人Vietnamese: cá nhânKorean: 개인Turkish: bireyUrdu: افرادIndonesian: individu - perorangan
Example Sentences
There are five individuals in the room.
basic
The doctor talked to the individuals one by one.
basic
Some individuals prefer to work alone.
basic
The community values its unique individuals.
natural
These changes will benefit all individuals, not just a few.
natural
We need creative individuals on our team.
natural