egoist — meaning in English

English meaning

• egoist noun Someone who believes that self-interest is, or should be, the basis of moral action.
• egotism noun A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.

Senses

egoist is used for these senses in English:

• egoist An egocentric or self-centered person.

egoist — full definition

1. noun Someone who believes that self-interest is, or should be, the basis of moral action.
2. noun A self-centered person who puts their own interests first.

egotism — full definition

1. noun A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
2. noun A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
3. noun The result or product of being egoistic.
4. noun Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).