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ego

/ˈiːɡəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
  2. (Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

egotism(English)self-importance(English)self(English)self-respect(English)self-esteem(English)pride(English)hubris(English)vanity(English)superego(English)narcissism(English)depletion(English)freud(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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