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self-sacrifice


self–sac·ri·fice

noun
\ˈself-ˈsa-krə-ˌfīs also -fəs or -ˌfīz\

Definition of SELF-SACRIFICE

: sacrifice of oneself or one's interest for others or for a cause or ideal

First Known Use of SELF-SACRIFICE

1591

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