EGOISM


Meaning of EGOISM in English

n. 1 an ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality. 2 systematic selfishness. 3 self-opinionatedness. 4 = EGOTISM. egoist n. egoistic adj. egoistical adj.

[ F égoïsme ult. f. mod.L egoismus (as EGO) ]

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