English Explanatory Dictionary

selfhood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
  2. The fully developed self; one's personality, character.
  3. The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.

Word forms

selfhood selfhoods

Etymology

From self + -hood.

Synonyms

beinghood identity individuality ipseity personality personhood personness selfdom selfhood selfness selfship egocentricity me-firstism solipsism egoism egomism hoggery interestedness philauty porkishness selfishness self-absorption self-centeredness self-interestedness self-obsession self-servingness suicism

Related words

selfdom sentient
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