definitions

egocentric

[ ee-goh-sen-trik, eg-oh- ]
/ ˌi goʊˈsɛn trɪk, ˌɛg oʊ- /
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adjective

having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things: an egocentric philosophy that ignores social causes.
having little or no regard for interests, beliefs, or attitudes other than one's own; self-centered: an egocentric person; egocentric demands upon the time and patience of others.

noun

an egocentric person.

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Nearby words

ego-dystonic, ego-surf, ego-syntonic, ego-trip, egobronchophony, egocentric, egocentric speech, egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egoist

Origin of egocentric

First recorded in 1895–1900; ego + -centric

SYNONYMS FOR egocentric

2 self-absorbed, self-obsessed.

ANTONYMS FOR egocentric

2 altruistic, unselfish.

Related forms

e·go·cen·tric·i·ty [ee-goh-sen-tris-i-tee, eg-oh-] /ˌi goʊ sɛnˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌɛg oʊ-/, noune·go·cen·trism, nounnon·e·go·cen·tric, adjective
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  • Was there any knowledge accompanying this colossal conceit—this ego-centrism of his?

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British Dictionary definitions for ego-centrism

egocentric

/ (ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntrɪk, ˌɛɡ-) /

adjective

regarding everything only in relation to oneself; self-centred; selfish
philosophy pertaining to a theory in which everything is considered in relation to the selfan egocentric universe

noun

a self-centred person; egotist

Derived Forms

egocentricity, noun
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Medicine definitions for ego-centrism

egocentric

[ ē′gō-sĕn′trĭk, ĕg′ō- ]

adj.

Marked by extreme concentration of attention upon oneself; self-centered.

Related forms

e′go•cen′tric n.
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Culture definitions for ego-centrism

egocentric

[ (ee-goh-sen-trik) ]

Preoccupied with one's own concerns.

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