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egotism meaning in Sanskrit

अहंकार ahaṃkāra

egotism in Sanskrit: अहंकार (ahaṃkāra). In English, egotism means a tendency to talk excessively about oneself.

Sanskrit words for egotism

preoccupation with oneself
अहंकार ahaṃkāra

English meaning of egotism

  1. noun A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
  2. noun A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
  3. noun The result or product of being egoistic.
  4. noun Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).

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Questions about egotism in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of egotism in Sanskrit?
Egotism in Sanskrit is अहंकार (ahaṃkāra).
egotism इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Egotism: अहंकार (ahaṃkāra).
What does egotism mean in English?
Egotism means a tendency to talk excessively about oneself.

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