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self-sacrifice (n.)

1805, from self- + sacrifice (n.). Adjective self-sacrific'd attested from 1711. Related: self-sacrificing.

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Definitions of self-sacrifice from WordNet

self-sacrifice (n.)
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity;
Synonyms: selflessness
From wordnet.princeton.edu

Dictionary entries near self-sacrifice

self-reliance

self-reliant

self-respect

self-restraint

self-righteous

self-sacrifice

selfsame

self-satisfaction

self-seeking

self-service

self-serving

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