| 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 | ||