noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of focusing concern and effort on the needs of the self. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   An ethical system prescribing such focus. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

autismego tripegotismgreedindividualisminterest

Etymology

From self + -ism.

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