English noun: egoism | |||
1. | egoism (cognition) (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality | ||
Broader (hypernym) | theory | ||
Domain category | ethics, moral philosophy | ||
2. | egoism (attribute) concern for your own interests and welfare | ||
Synonyms | egocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest | ||
Broader (hypernym) | trait | ||
Antonyms | altruism, selflessness | ||