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noun

a person who is self-centered or selfish
a conceited person; egotist
a person who accepts the doctrine of egoism

Origin: Fr égoïste < L ego: see I

See egoist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One devoted to one's own interests and advancement; an egocentric person.
An egotist.
An adherent of egoism.

Related Forms:

eˌgo·isˈtic, eˌgo·isˈti·cal adjective

eˌgo·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

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