self-abnegation

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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

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