🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

स्वार्थवाद

Pronunciation / Transliteration: svārthavād

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Egoism/ˈiː.ɡoʊ.ɪ.zəm/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"स्वार्थवाद से रिश्तों में दरार आ सकती है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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