Ego

Quick meaning: Ego is a noun meaning The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (psychology, Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
2. A person's self-esteem and opinion of themselves.
3. (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.)

Example Sentences

the cousin of ego on the father's side

‘Everything begins with “I”, you mean. Which is ego,’ said Tom, placing an ankle behind his ear, ‘not id.’

In the well adjusted person the ego is the executive of the personality and is governed by the reality principle.

Too many gay people "come out" publicly, yet fail to achieve truly healthy egos. They "adjust" to being less than whole or integrated persons.

Word Forms

• egos

Synonyms for ego

Depending on context, synonyms include I, Ich, egotism, self, self-importance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include egotism, self-importance, self, self-respect, self-esteem, pride.

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