egoism

Meaning

Noun

  • The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
  • The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
  • Egotism .

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Origin

  • From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from ego.

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