Meanings
nounalter-egotism (uncountable)
- uncountablehuman sciencesThe identification of other beings or individuals with oneself.
Origin
From alter ego + -t- + -ism. See egotism for more on the unexpected -t-.
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alter-egotism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alter-egotism
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