egoism
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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
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
Right from its inception, socialism was contrasted with individualism and egoism, of the selfish and self-centered pursuit of wealth and power.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020
Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; Ð opposed to egoism or selfishness.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Vocabulary lists containing egoism
Some Political and Philosophical -isms
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The Suffix -ism, Part 2
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