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What is an alter ego?


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Ego An alter ego (Latin, "the other I") is a second self, a second personality or persona within a person, who is often oblivious to the persona's actions.

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An alter ego is a second self or second personality within a person coined when schizophrenia was first described by psychologists

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An alter ego is a second personality within a person. This concept is used in literature, philosophy, and government. ChaCha!

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An alter ego is a second self, a second personality, or a persona within a person. ChaChaOn!

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Alter Ego is the opposite of who you usually are and your personality. ChaCha!

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It's a second self; a perfect substitute or deputy: His adviser acts as his alter ego during his absence. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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An alter ego is a second self, a second personality or persona within a person. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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