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Webster 1913 Edition


Self-preservation

Selfˊ-presˊer-va′tion

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Noun.
The preservation of one’s self from destruction or injury.

Webster 1828 Edition


Self-preservation

SELF-PRESERVA'TION

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Noun.
[self and preservation.] The preservation of one's self from destruction or injury.

Definition 2024


self-preservation

self-preservation

English

Noun

self-preservation (uncountable)

  1. The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

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