alter-egotism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

alter ego +‎ -t +‎ -ism

Noun[edit]

alter-egotism (uncountable)

  1. (philosophy, psychology) The identification of other beings or individuals with oneself.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Not to be confused with alteregoism, which has a slightly different meaning.