ego

noun

The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

A person's self-esteem and opinion of themselves.

(psychology, Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.

(anthropology, genealogy) The individual from whose point of view a family tree or pedigree chart is drawn, or the reference point from whom kinship terminology is relative. (Used without the definite article the.)

Roots

egoego- · Latin · I, self

Synonyms for ego

egotismn selfn egoismn egocentricityn egocentrismn superegon selfishnessn psychen personalityn oneself

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The word ego breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ego-, from Latin ego (“I, self”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.