Definition of egotism
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Examples of egotism in a Sentence
In his egotism he thought everyone was coming just to see him.
for someone who has won a Nobel Prize in physics, he is remarkably without egotism
Origin and Etymology of egotism
Latin ego + English -tism (as in idiotism)
First Known Use: 1714
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playDefinition of egotism for English Language Learners
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: the feeling or belief that you are better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people
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