e=B7go=B7ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (g-zm, g-) n=2E The ethical doctrine that morality has its foundations in self-interest. The ethical belief that self-interest is the just and proper motive for all human conduct. Excessive preoccupation with one's own well-being and interests, usually accompanied by an inflated sense of self-importance. Egotism; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit. Download Now or Buy the Book Source: The American Heritage=AE Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright =A9 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Main Entry: ego=B7ism Pronunciation: 'E-g&-"wiz-&m also 'eg-&- Function: noun 1 a : a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action b : a doctrine that individual self-interest is the valid end of all actions 2 : excessive concern for oneself without exaggerated feelings of self-importance -compare EGOTISM -ego=B7ist-w&stnoun -ego=B7is=B7tic"E-g&-'wis-tik also "eg-&-also ego=B7is=B7ti=B7cal-ti-k&ladjective -ego=B7is=B7ti=B7cal=B7ly-ti-k(&-)lEadverb Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, =A9 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc. egoism n : attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means) syn: egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness ant: altruism Source: WordNet =AE 2.0, =A9 2003 Princeton University
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