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The definition of egocentric is self-centered and is someone who thinks only about himself or who thinks the world revolves around him.

(adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as egocentric is a selfish person who plans his dinner party menu around his favorites, not taking into consideration the needs of his guests.

See egocentric in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

viewing everything in relation to oneself; self-centered
Philos. based on the belief that the world exists or can be known only in relation to the individual's mind

noun

an egocentric person

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See egocentric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Holding the view that the ego is the center, object, and norm of all experience.
a. Confined in attitude or interest to one's own needs or affairs.
b. Caring only about oneself; selfish.
Philosophy
a. Viewed or perceived from one's own mind as a center.
b. Taking one's own self as the starting point in a philosophical system.

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