Egoist: meaning, definitions and examples

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egoist

 

[ หˆiหษกoสŠษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical view

An egoist is someone who is primarily concerned with their own interests, desires, and welfare, often disregarding the needs or feelings of others. In philosophy, egoism is the ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality. Egoists may believe that acting in their own interest is the most rational and beneficial approach to life. This concept can sometimes intersect with individualism, though it often implies a more self-centered orientation.

Synonyms

individualist, self-seeker, selfish person

Examples of usage

  • The businessman was an egoist, prioritizing profit over employee welfare.
  • Egoists often struggle to maintain meaningful relationships.
  • In discussions of ethics, egoists may argue for the validity of serving one's own interests.

Translations

Translations of the word "egoist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น egoรญsta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Egoist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ egois

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะณะพั—ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ egoista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ดใ‚คใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉgoรฏste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ egoรญsta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท egoist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ธฐ์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ egoista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ egoista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็ง่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ egoist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eigingjar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะณะพะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ egoist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ egoรญsta

Etymology

The word 'egoist' originates from the Latin word 'ego', meaning 'I'. It began to take on its modern form in the 19th century when the philosophical theories of egoism gained prominence, particularly with the work of philosophers like Thomas Hobbes. Hobbes introduced ideas asserting that human actions are motivated by self-interest, which laid the groundwork for later interpretations of egoism. By the late 1800s, the term had evolved to describe individuals who are perceived as self-centered or overly focused on their own needs. The development of psychological theories around the ego further influenced the popular understanding of egoism, linking it to notions of self-preservation and desire. Today, 'egoist' is commonly used in both philosophical discourse and everyday language to describe individuals who exhibit self-serving behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,447 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.