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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

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

The Saint-Simonians called egoism, the selfish pursuit of individual wealth, “the deepest wound of modern society.”

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2020

Indeed, pure egoism defeats itself, since pleasure palls by over-indulgence, is dulled by maturity, and almost destroyed by old age.

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




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