1. (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality 
2. Concern for your own interests and welfare
   - egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness [US], egocentricity, self-centredness [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: egoisms

See also: egoist

Type of: theory, trait

Antonym: altruism

Encyclopedia: Egoism

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