privatism

[ prahy-vuh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. concern with or pursuit of one's personal or family interests, welfare, or ideals to the exclusion of broader social issues or relationships.

Other Words From

• priva·tist noun adjective
• priva·tistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of privatism¹

First recorded in 1945–50; private + -ism