alteregoism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

alter ego +‎ -ism

Noun[edit]

alteregoism (uncountable)

  1. (psychology, philosophy) Altruism as a result of the identification of others with oneself.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Not to be confused with alter-egotism, which has a slightly different meaning.
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