"egohood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ego + -hood. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ego|hood}} ego + -hood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} egohood (uncountable)
  1. The state of possessing an ego; the recognition of one's ego; personality. Tags: uncountable
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