ego-free
|e-go-free|
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/ˈiːɡoʊˌfriː/
🇬🇧
/ˈiːɡəʊˌfriː/
without ego
Etymology
'ego-free' is a Modern English compound formed from 'ego' (from Latin 'ego', meaning 'I') and 'free' (from Old English 'frēo', meaning 'not in bondage, exempt').
'ego' comes directly from Latin 'ego' ("I"); 'free' derives from Old English 'frēo' and Proto-Germanic '*frijaz' ("beloved, free"). The compound 'ego-free' is a relatively recent English formation combining these elements to express freedom from ego.
Initially, the component parts meant 'I' and 'not bound'; over time the compound came to mean 'not ruled by the self/ego' or 'lacking self-centeredness' in psychological and spiritual contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being ego-free; freedom from self-centered motives.
Ego-freeness is often encouraged in contemplative practices.
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Adjective 1
not driven by ego or self-centered motives; lacking pride or self-importance; humble or impartial.
She adopted an ego-free approach to leadership, focusing on the team's goals rather than personal recognition.
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Last updated: 2026/01/06 11:34