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эгои́ст — meaning in English

egoist

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English meaning

egoist noun Someone who believes that self-interest is, or should be, the basis of moral action.
egomaniac noun Someone with an extreme, obsessive sense of their own importance.
egotist noun A person who talks excessively about themself.

Senses

эгои́ст is used for these senses in English:

egoist An advocate of egoism.
egomaniac A person obsessed with their own (supposed) importance.
egotist A person who talks excessively about themselves.

egoist — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

эгои́стка самовлюблённый [[челове́к]] эготи́ст эготи́стка эгоцентри́ст