autolatry

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Definition

Noun: - The worship of yourself: The act or practice of worshipping oneself; excessive self-admiration or self-devotion that takes on a religious or quasi-religious character.

Usage

The word "autolatry" is a formal and somewhat rare term. It is used to describe an extreme, almost religious, form of self-centeredness or narcissism. It implies that a person treats themselves as an idol or deity worthy of worship.

Examples
  • His constant need for admiration and complete disregard for others' feelings bordered on autolatry.
  • The philosopher warned against the modern culture of autolatry, where self-love becomes a person's primary religion.
  • The artist's autolatry was evident in every interview; he could speak of nothing but his own genius.
Advanced Usage
  • Psychological/Philosophical Context: In critiques of modern individualism or certain philosophical systems, "autolatry" can describe the ultimate endpoint of egoism.
    • The essay argued that radical subjectivity leads not to freedom but to a hollow autolatry.
Variants and Related Words
  • Idolatry (n): The worship of idols. While "idolatry" is worship directed outward, "autolatry" is directed inward.
  • Autolater (n): A person who practices autolatry (a very rare derivative).
  • Self-worship (n): A more common synonym for autolatry.
Synonyms
  • Narcissism: Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.
  • Self-worship: The worship of oneself.
  • Egotism: The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance.
  • Self-idolatry: Identical in meaning to autolatry.
Antonyms
  • Humility: A modest or low view of one's own importance.
  • Altruism: The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
  • Devotion: Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause (directed away from oneself).
Noun
  1. the worship of yourself

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