egoist

[ ee-goh-ist, eg-oh- ]
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noun

  1. a self-centered or selfish person (opposed to altruist).

  2. an arrogantly conceited person; egotist.

  1. an adherent of the metaphysical principle of the ego, or self; solipsist.

Origin of egoist

1
From the French word égoïste, dating back to 1775–85. See ego, -ist

Other words from egoist

  • an·ti·e·go·ist, noun

Words that may be confused with egoist

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British Dictionary definitions for egoist

egoist

/ (ˈiːɡəʊɪst, ˈɛɡ-) /

noun

  1. a person who is preoccupied with his own interests; a selfish person

  2. a conceited person; egotist

  1. ethics a person who lives by the values of egoism

Derived forms of egoist

  • egoistic or egoistical, adjective
  • egoistically, adverb

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