self-protection
noun
self-pro·tec·tion
ˌself-prə-ˈtek-shən 
plural self-protections
: the act of protecting oneself, one's property, or one's group : self-defense
kept a bat under the bed for self-protection
… found that conflict-affected communities often develop sophisticated self-protection strategies …—
Lisa Fuller
Lisa FullerGEMINI … A painful past makes you guard your feelings, but such self-protection can lead to isolation and missed opportunities.—Harper's Bazaar
—sometimes used before another nounHarper's Bazaarself-protection techniques
a self-protection seminar
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But self-protection isn’t only about staying quiet.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Fishing or camping parties going into the Ontario bush when hunting seasons are closed are permitted to carry firearms for purposes of self-protection and survival.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
By simplifying what was once complex and by making digital self-protection accessible, mobile-first, and stigma-free, ClarityCheck hopes to provide simple and clear verification to its users.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
That speaks of self-protection, not transparency or true accountability for Andrew, who has denied all allegations against him.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Fishing or camping parties going into the Ontario bush when hunting seasons are closed are permitted to carry firearms for purposes of self-protection and survival.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
By simplifying what was once complex and by making digital self-protection accessible, mobile-first, and stigma-free, ClarityCheck hopes to provide simple and clear verification to its users.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
That speaks of self-protection, not transparency or true accountability for Andrew, who has denied all allegations against him.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-protection
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“Self-protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-protection. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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