egoist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An advocate of egoism.
  2. An egocentric or self-centered person.
  3. An egotist (person who talks excessively about themselves).

Pronunciation

/ˈiːɡoʊ.ɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-egoist.wav

Word forms

egoist egoists

Etymology

From French égoïste, from Latin ego + -iste. By surface analysis, ego + -ist.

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