egoism
noun
1.
attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
Origin
From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from Latin ego. By surface analysis, ego + -ism.
Phrases
- ethical egoism
- rational egoism
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