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Definition & Meaning of "self-interest"in English

Self-interest
01

actions taken for one’s own benefit 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Supporting the proposal was in his self-interest. 
02

a focus on personal gain without concern for others 

Examples
His self-interest led him to take credit for the team's work. 
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