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self-interest

/ˌself ˈɪntrəst/noun

उच्चारण सेल्फ़ इन्ट्रस्ट

स्वार्थ, निजी हित

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the fact of thinking only about what is good for yourself, not other people

    स्वार्थ, निजी हित

    • He supported the plan purely out of self-interest.
    • Countries usually act in their own self-interest.

    Synonyms selfishness self-seeking

    Opposite altruism selflessness

◇Word family
self-interested adjective