self-preservation
noun
self-pres·er·va·tion
ˌself-ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-shən 
1
: preservation of oneself from destruction or harm
2
: a natural or instinctive tendency to act so as to preserve one's own existence
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 May 2025
If your health is suffering from burnout or workplace bullying, then quitting for your own self-preservation could be the smartest move.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
This project proves that home decor can be both an act of self-expression and self-preservation.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
What some perceive as apathy is actually self-preservation.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-preservation
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“Self-preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-preservation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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