noun
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
(psychology, Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
A person's self-esteem and opinion of themselves.
(anthropology, genealogy) The individual from whose point of view a family tree or pedigree chart is drawn, or the reference point from whom kinship terminology is relative. (Used without the definite article the.)