ego
//ˈiːɡoʊ//
Noun
egoSingular
egosPlural
1
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was hurt when he didn't get the promotion.
2
In psychoanalysis, the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.
In Freud's theory, the ego balances the demands of the id and the superego.
3
The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
Meditation helps you become more aware of your ego and its boundaries.