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Suicide: meaning, definitions and examples

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suicide

 

[ ˈsuːɪsʌɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

The act of intentionally causing one's own death, often as a result of mental illness or extreme emotional distress. Suicide is a serious public health issue that can have devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities.

Synonyms

self-destruction, self-harm, taking one's own life

Examples of usage

  • Many suicide prevention organizations offer support to individuals in crisis.
  • After his suicide attempt, he sought help from a therapist.
  • She lost her brother to suicide last year.
  • Studies have shown a link between suicide and certain mental health disorders.
  • The suicide rate among teenagers has been increasing in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "suicide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suicídio

🇮🇳 आत्महत्या

🇩🇪 Selbstmord

🇮🇩 bunuh diri

🇺🇦 самогубство

🇵🇱 samobójstwo

🇯🇵 自殺 (じさつ)

🇫🇷 suicide

🇪🇸 suicidio

🇹🇷 intihar

🇰🇷 자살 (jasal)

🇸🇦 انتحار

🇨🇿 sebevražda

🇸🇰 samovražda

🇨🇳 自杀 (zìshā)

🇸🇮 samomor

🇮🇸 sjálfsvíg

🇰🇿 өз-өзіне қол жұмсау

🇬🇪 თავმკვლელობა

🇦🇿 intihar

🇲🇽 suicidio

Etymology

The word 'suicide' originated from the Latin word 'suicidium', which is a combination of 'sui' (of oneself) and 'cidium' (killing). The concept of suicide has been a topic of philosophical, ethical, and medical debate throughout history. It has been viewed differently in various cultures and religions, with attitudes shifting over time.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,122 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.