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egotism

e·go·tism [ gə tìzzəm, éggə tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. inflated sense of self-importance: the possession of an exaggerated sense of self-importance and superiority to other people

2. preoccupation with self: the tendency to speak or write too much about yourself

3. selfishness: selfishness or self-centeredness

[Early 18th century. <ego + t + -ism]

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