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noun
State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, psychology, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The fully developed self; one's personality, character.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: egocentricity, me-firstism, solipsism, egoism, egomism, hoggery, interestedness, philauty, porkishness, selfhood, selfishness, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-interestedness, self-obsession, self-servingness, suicism
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English self Proto-Indo-European *keyt-der. Proto-Germanic *haiduzder. Proto-West Germanic *-haiduder. Old English -hād Middle English -hede English -hood English selfhood From self + -hood.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
