Individual

usgb/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
noun

A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.

He's a very strange individual.
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Often appears as...

  • strange individual
  • unique individual
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Distinct Identity

Refers to someone's unique characteristics that set them apart from others.

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She is an individual with a remarkable memory.
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Not Collective

Emphasizes one person, often in contrast to a group or team setting.

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He prefers to work as an individual rather than in a group.
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Emotionally Charged

Can imply that the person stands out or is unusual in some way.

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That individual seems quite eccentric.
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