self-abnegation

Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

self- +‎ abnegation

Noun[edit]

self-abnegation (countable and uncountable, plural self-abnegations)

  1. The denial or invalidation of one's own needs, interests, etc. in the sake of another's; the setting aside of self-interest

Translations[edit]

Translations
Retrieved from "https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=self-abnegation&oldid=49037045"