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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 categoryethics, moral philosophy

2. egoism (attribute) concern for your own interests and welfare


Synonymsegocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest


Broader (hypernym)trait


Antonymsaltruism, selflessness









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