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self-interest
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Noun self-interest has 2 senses
  1. opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience - taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    --1 is a kind of selfishness
  2. egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness - attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
    --2 is a kind of trait
    --2 has particulars: self-love, narcism, narcissism
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