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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Egotist and egoist
Is there a difference between 'egotist' and 'egoist'?
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Hi, Yes, there is. May I ask if you have checked your dictionary? Clive
- Hi, Yes, there is.
- May I ask if you have checked your dictionary?
- Clive
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In the Longman dictionary, only 'egotist' is listed.
However, 'egoist' is commonly used on the Web.
However, 'egoist' is commonly used on the Web.
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Hi,
Consider these definitions, and note they are not identical.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egoism
Consider these definitions, and note they are not identical.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egoism
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CliveHi,Thanks, Clive.
Consider these definitions, and note they are not identical.
'Egotism' is a much more common word.
Clive
According to http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egoist?show=0&t=131722
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Hi,
You could look at it that way.
I don't rmember the last time I encountered the word 'egoist'. Maybe years ago.
CliveA
You could look at it that way.
I don't rmember the last time I encountered the word 'egoist'. Maybe years ago.
CliveA
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CliveHi,Thanks, Clive.
You could look at it that way.
I don't rmember the last time I encountered the word 'egoist'. Maybe years ago.
CliveA
It seems that nowadays there are allegedly more pure egotists than fully accomplished egoists.
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