Abnegation: meaning, definitions and examples
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abnegation
[ ˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən ]
self-sacrifice
The act of self-denial or self-sacrifice, especially for the greater good. It involves giving up one's own interests or wishes in favor of others.
Synonyms
altruism, self-denial, self-sacrifice, selflessness
Examples of usage
- He lived a life of abnegation, always putting the needs of others before his own.
- Her abnegation of personal comfort in order to help those less fortunate was truly admirable.
Translations
Translations of the word "abnegation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abnegação
🇮🇳 त्याग
🇩🇪 Selbstverleugnung
🇮🇩 pengingkaran diri
🇺🇦 самозречення
🇵🇱 wyrzeczenie
🇯🇵 自己否定
🇫🇷 abnégation
🇪🇸 abnegación
🇹🇷 feragat
🇰🇷 자기 부정
🇸🇦 نكران الذات
🇨🇿 sebezapření
🇸🇰 sebazaprenie
🇨🇳 自我否定
🇸🇮 samoomejevanje
🇮🇸 afneitun
🇰🇿 өзін-өзі жоққа шығару
🇬🇪 თვითუარყოფა
🇦🇿 özünü inkar etmək
🇲🇽 abnegación
Word origin
The word 'abnegation' comes from the Latin word 'abnegatio', which means denial. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the act of self-denial or self-sacrifice. The concept of abnegation has been present in various religious and philosophical traditions as a virtue that involves putting others before oneself.