n 1 a  :  a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action  b  :  a doctrine that individual self-interest is the valid end of all actions  2  :  excessive concern for oneself without exaggerated feelings of self-importance - compare EGOTISM  ego*ist n ego*is*tic also  ego*is*ti*cal  adj ego*is*ti*cal*ly adv 
 
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Similar sounding terms:  ec·ze·ma  ex·am 
 
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