selfism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Middle English self English self Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English selfism From self + -ism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The practice of focusing concern and effort on the needs of the self.
- (uncountable, usually) An ethical system prescribing such focus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| selfisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |