e·go·cen·tric (  g -s n tr k, g-)adj. 1. Holding the view that the ego is the center, object, and norm of all experience. 2. a. Confined in attitude or interest to one's own needs or affairs. b. Caring only about oneself; selfish. 3. Philosophy a. Viewed or perceived from one's own mind as a center. b. Taking one's own self as the starting point in a philosophical system. e go·centric n.e go·centric·al·ly adv.e go·cen·trici·ty (-trs-t), ego·centrism n. |
egocentrism [ˌiːgəʊˈsɛntrɪzəm ˌɛgəʊ-]
n
1. the condition or fact of being egocentric
2. (Psychology) Psychol a stage in a child's development characterized by lack of awareness that other people's points of view differ from his own
egocentrism
1. the philosophy or attitude of considering oneself the center of the universe.
2. the state or quality of being self-centered. — egocentric, n., adj.
See also: Self
2. the state or quality of being self-centered. — egocentric, n., adj.
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| Noun | 1. | egocentrism - concern for your own interests and welfare trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature |
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