privatism

[ prahy-vuh-tiz-uhm ]

noun
  1. concern with or pursuit of one's personal or family interests, welfare, or ideals to the exclusion of broader social issues or relationships.

Origin of privatism

1
First recorded in 1945–50; private + -ism

Other words from privatism

  • pri·va·tist, noun, adjective
  • pri·va·tis·tic, adjective

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