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ego

|e/go|

🇺🇸

/ˈiːɡoʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈiːɡəʊ/

self

Etymology

Etymology Information

'ego' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ego', meaning 'I'.

Historical Evolution

'ego' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origin, maintaining its meaning of 'I' or 'self'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'I' or 'self', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'self-esteem' or 'self-importance'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn't get the promotion.

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Noun 2

the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

In Freudian theory, the ego is the rational part of the psyche.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35