self-re·spect | \ ˌself-ri-ˈspekt 
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\Definition of self-respect
1 : a proper respect for oneself as a human being
2 : regard for one's own standing or position
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self-respect
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-respect
: proper respect for yourself as a human being
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self-respect
nounself-re·spect | \ ˌself-ri-ˈspekt \
Kids Definition of self-respect
: someone's proper regard for himself or herself as a human being
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The first known use of self-respect was in 1765
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