egoist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a conceited and self-centered person
    swellhead; egotist.
  2. noun a self-centered person with little regard for others
    egocentric.

WordNet


E"go*ist noun
Etymology
F. égoïste. See Egoism.
Definitions
  1. One given overmuch to egoism or thoughts of self.
    I, dullard egoist, taking no special recognition of such nobleness. Carlyle.
  2. (Philos.) A believer in egoism.

Webster 1913