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Meaning of egoist
A person who is excessively concerned with their own interests and welfare.
Etymology of egoist
The word "egoist" comes from the Latin word "ego," meaning "I," and the suffix "-ist," which forms a noun indicating a person who practices or advocates a particular doctrine or ideology.
The term "egoist" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a person who is excessively self-centered or selfish.
Synonyms
narcissist
individualist
selfish person
self-seeker
egotist
self-centered person
solitary
loner
hermit
isolationist
separatist
soloist
lone wolf
introvert
misanthrope
recluse
solitary person
self-absorbed person
self-obsessed person
megalomaniac
egomaniac
autocrat
dictator
tyrant
authoritarian
totalitarian
absolutist
dogmatist
sectarian
fanatic
extremist
chauvinist
jingoist
nationalist
patriot
individual
nonconformist
eccentric
maverick
rebel
nonbeliever
dissenter
skeptic
cynic
pessimist
nihilist
Definitions
- A person who believes that they are the most important person and that their own needs and desires are more important than those of others.
- * A person who is preoccupied with their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and who tends to ignore or disregard the needs and feelings of others.
Usage Examples
- The billionaire was seen as an egoist, using his wealth and power to further his own interests and ignoring the needs of others.
- * The artist's latest exhibition was criticized for being overly self-indulgent and egoist, with many of the pieces featuring the artist's own face or likeness.
Antonyms
altruist
selfless person
philanthropist
humanitarian
benefactor
patron
donor
sponsor
supporter
advocate
champion
defender
protector
preservationist
conservationist
environmentalist
humanist
universalist
cosmopolitan
internationalist
globalist
communalist
collectivist
socialist
communist
egalitarian
democrat
republican
liberal
moderate
pragmatist
realist