[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

egocentrism \egocentrism\ n.
   the personality trait that causes one to attempt to get
   personal recognition for oneself especially by unacceptable
   means.

   syn: egoism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness.
        wordnet 1.5

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

egocentrism
     n : attempting to get personal recognition for yourself
         especially by unacceptable means syn: egoism, self-interest,
          self-concern, self-centeredness ant: altruism
see also:
egoism self-interest self-concern self-centeredness altruism 

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