ego ideal

/ˌigoʊ aɪˌdi(ə)l/
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Definitions of ego ideal
  1. noun
    (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives
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    ideal
    the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
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