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egoist vs. egotist

egoist

[ ee-goh-ist, eg-oh- ]
noun
  1. a self-centered or selfish person (opposed to altruist).
  2. an arrogantly conceited person; egotist.
  3. an adherent of the metaphysical principle of the ego, or self; solipsist.

egotist

[ ee-guh-tist, eg-uh- ]
noun
  1. a conceited, boastful person.
  2. a selfish person; egoist.

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