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| egotism [ gōtizəm, éggōtizəm ] |
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| Definition: |
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1. inflated sense of self-importance: the possession of an exaggerated sense of self-importance and superiority to other people
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2. preoccupation with self: the tendency to speak or write too much about yourself
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3. selfishness: selfishness or self-centredness
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| [Early 18th century. <ego + t + -ism] |
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