Meaning of the word egocentrism in English

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egocentrism

US /ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/
UK /ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/

Noun

the inability to differentiate between self and other; the inability to accurately assume or understand any perspective other than one's own

Example:
Children often display egocentrism, believing everyone sees the world as they do.
His extreme egocentrism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
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