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Definition of Self-sacrifice
1. Noun. Acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.
Specialized synonyms: Abnegation, Denial, Self-abnegation, Self-denial, Self-renunciation
Generic synonyms: Cooperation
Derivative terms: Selfless
Definition of Self-sacrifice
1. Noun. The giving up of one's own benefit, especially giving up one's life, for the good of others. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-sacrifice
Literary usage of Self-sacrifice
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Graham's Magazine by George R. Graham, Edgar Allan Poe (1845)
"THE SENTIMENT OF self-sacrifice. ... I reverence the beauty and the holiness of
the sentiment of self- sacrifice. It is a part of the duty of life. ..."
2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann, Edward Aloysius Pace, Condé Bénoist Pallen, Thomas Joseph Shahan, John Joseph Wynne (1913)
"This imitation expresses itself in good works, in self- sacrifice, in love of
suffering, and especially in the practice of the three evangelical counsels of ..."
3. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1868)
"We ask simultaneous action, earnest work, and generous self-sacrifice, at the
hands of sister women. With their ardent help, a work will be accomplished so ..."
4. The Library of Literary Criticism of English and American Authors by Charles Wells Moulton (1904)
"... his position in society, the superb self-sacrifice he showed in the pursuit
of occult knowledge, and his devotion to high spiritual ideals. ..."
5. Poems by Edward Sandford Martin (1914)
"self-sacrifice OHE said, "I admire and approve you, ^ My intellect's voice is
for you; But when you entreat me to love you, I own I 'm at loss what to do. ..."
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