Meaning Of The Word Self-sacrifice

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self-sacrifice
uncountable noun: Self-sacrifice is the giving up of what you want so that other people can have what they need or want.

self-sacrifice in American English
sacrifice of oneself or one's own interests for the benefit, or the supposed benefit, of others
noun: sacrifice of one's interests, desires, etc., as for duty or the good of another

self-sacrifice in British English
noun: the sacrifice of one's own desires, interest, etc, for the sake of duty or for the well-being of others

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