Egoist
/ˈiː.ɡoʊ.ɪst/noun
A person who is excessively self-centered or self-absorbed.
Did you know?The concept of the 'ego' in psychology is tied to ancient philosophical ideas about the self, showing how language shapes our understanding of identity and existence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ego
“I, self”
19th Century
French
égoïste
“selfish person”
19th Century
English
egoist
“one who is centered on oneself, often at the expense of others”
Modern English
English
egoist
“a person who advocates self-interest or self-absorption.”