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me-firstism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The tendency to put oneself first; individualistic selfishness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: egocentricity, self-obsession, solipsism, egoism, egomism, hoggery, interestedness, me-firstism, philauty, porkishness, selfhood, selfishness, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-interestedness, self-servingness, suicism

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

me first + -ism