| NOUN | cognition | egoism | (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality |
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| attribute | egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness | concern for your own interests and welfare |
| Sounds | iy'gowih.zahm | |
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| Rhymes | abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm... | |
| Meaning | (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality. | |
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| Category | ethics, moral philosophy | The philosophical study of moral values and rules |
| Broader | theory | A belief that can guide behavior |
| Meaning | concern for your own interests and welfare. | |
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| Synonyms | egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness | |
| Broader | trait | A distinguishing feature of your personal nature |
| Opposite | altruism, selflessness | The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
| Spanish | egocentrismo, egoísmo | |
| Catalan | egocentrisme, egoisme | |
| Nouns | egoist | a self-centered person with little regard for others |
| egoist | a conceited and self-centered person | |
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