ego

//ˈiːɡoʊ//
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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.

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