pro-egoism
|pro-e-go-ism|
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/proʊˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/
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/prəʊˈiːɡəʊɪz(ə)m/
in favor of self-interest
Etymology
'pro-egoism' originates from 'modern English', specifically the elements 'pro-' and 'egoism', where 'pro-' meant 'in favor of' (from Latin 'pro') and 'egoism' derived from Latin 'ego' meaning 'I'.
'pro-egoism' was formed in modern English by prefixing 'pro-' to the existing term 'egoism' (which traces to Latin 'ego'), creating a compound meaning 'in favor of egoism'.
Initially it simply signified being 'in favor of egoism'; over time its use has remained close to that original sense, mainly as a descriptive or polemical label in ethics and social commentary.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a position or attitude in favor of egoism — the ethical view that individuals ought to prioritize their own self-interest.
The philosopher defended pro-egoism as a coherent moral theory.
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Adjective 1
describing support for egoism (used attributively to characterize a position, argument, or policy).
She presented a pro-egoism argument during the seminar.
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