n. 1. 1 an inclination to evaluate reality exclusively in terms of human values. Syn. -- anthropocentricity. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. the personality trait that causes one to attempt to get personal recognition for oneself (especially by unacceptable means). Syn. -- egoism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. 1. belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group. [ wns=1 ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. a tendency to evaluate other people, activities, cultures, etc. primarily from the perspective of one's own as being superior. [ PJC ]