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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieségoïsme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: égoïsme
"L'égoïsme peut nuire aux relations interpersonnelles."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
"In a world driven by egoism, people often prioritize their own needs over the collective good." - 2
A preoccupation with oneself; excessive self-absorption.
"Her egoism made it difficult for her to empathize with others' struggles."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'egoism' originates from the Latin word 'ego', meaning 'I', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice or philosophy. It emerged in the 19th century as a philosophical concept emphasizing self-interest and individualism.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Egoism" is said worldwide
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égoïsme
Transliteration: égoïsme
"L'égoïsme peut nuire aux relations interpersonnelles."
Egoismus
Transliteration: Egoismus
"Egoismus kann zu Isolation führen."
egoismo
Transliteration: egoismo
"L'egoismo può danneggiare le relazioni."
egoísmo
Transliteration: egoísmo
"El egoísmo a menudo se considera una debilidad moral."
egoísmo
Transliteration: egoísmo
"O egoísmo pode prejudicar a convivência social."
स्वार्थवाद
Transliteration: svārthavād
"स्वार्थवाद से रिश्तों में दरार आ सकती है।"
自私主义
Transliteration: zìsī zhǔyì
"自私主义可能导致人际关系的破裂。"
이기주의
Transliteration: igi juui
"이기주의는 사회적 유대를 약화시킬 수 있다."
エゴイズム
Transliteration: egoizumu
"エゴイズムは人間関係を損なうことがあります。"
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