egoist

(-ist)

noun

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

Origin: Fr égoïste < L ego: see I

See egoist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

Related Forms:

  • eˌgo·isˈtic, eˌgo·isˈti·cal adjective
  • eˌgo·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

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