Egoism Definition

ēgō-ĭzəm
noun
The tendency to be self-centered, or to consider only oneself and one's own interests; selfishness.
Webster's New World
The doctrine that self-interest is the proper goal of all human actions.
Webster's New World
The belief that self-interest provides the proper basis for moral behavior.
American Heritage
Egotism; conceit.
Webster's New World

(nonstandard, by confusion of the similar words) Egotism.

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Singular:
egoism
Plural:
egoisms

Origin of Egoism

  • From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from ego.

    From Wiktionary

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