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egoism

[ee-goh-iz-uhm, eg-oh-] / ˈi goʊˌɪz əm, ˈɛg oʊ- /


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“I think that in the dynamic of multilateral diplomacy, we need to avoid egoism, egoism of the north towards the south.”

From Washington Times Dec. 9, 2023

The egoism of being an actor is wonderful to laugh at.

From New York Times Mar. 20, 2023

He can be a bully in part because he can temper his cruelty and egoism with the performance of a clown or a showman.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2022

Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday the "egoism" of some nations was hampering efforts to seal a long-awaited treaty to protect the world's oceans.

From Reuters Jun. 27, 2022

However, if the word egoism is to have a distinct meaning, it must be interpreted as the conscious preference of one's own good to that of others.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.




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