• (British) IPA: /ˈiːɡəʊ/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈiɡoʊ/


  1. The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
    • 1998, Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth
  2. (psychology, Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
    • 1954, Calvin S. Hall, “A Primer of Freudian Psychology”
      In the well adjusted person the ego is the executive of the personality and is governed by the reality principle.
      ‘Everything begins with “I”, you mean. Which is ego,’ said Tom, placing an ankle behind his ear, ‘not id.’
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