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EGO
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("ego" is a kind of...):
brain; head; mind; nous; psyche (that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason)
Domain category:
analysis; depth psychology; psychoanalysis (a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Your consciousness of your own identity
Synonyms:
ego; self
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("ego" is a kind of...):
consciousness (an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "ego"):
anima ((Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious)
Sense 3
Meaning:
An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
Synonyms:
ego; egotism; self-importance
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("ego" is a kind of...):
pride; pridefulness (a feeling of self-respect and personal worth)
