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EGOISM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Concern for your own interests and welfare

Synonyms:

egocentrism; egoism; self-centeredness; self-concern; self-interest

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("egoism" is a kind of...):

trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)

Antonym:

altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)

Derivation:

egoist (a self-centered person with little regard for others)

egoist (a conceited and self-centered person)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("egoism" is a kind of...):

theory (a belief that can guide behavior)

Domain category:

ethics; moral philosophy (the philosophical study of moral values and rules)

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