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self-in·ter·est
 self-interest
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- pronunciation:
- self
In
trihst
[or]
self
In
t
rihst
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one's own personal advantage or interest.
Self-interest is a major business consideration.- similar words:
- interest
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| definition 2: |
concern for one's own advantage or interest, esp. a selfish concern.
- similar words:
- interest
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| related words: |
egoism, egotism, profit |
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| derivations: |
self-interested (adj.), self-interestedness (n.) |
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