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Self abnegation
Definitions
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noun
The
act
of
rejecting
or
renouncing
one's
own
interests
or
desires
,
often
for
the
sake
of
others
or
for
a
higher
cause
.
Her
self
abnegation
was
evident
when
she
gave
up
her
career
to
care
for
her
family
.
The
monk's
life
of
self
abnegation
was
dedicated
to
spiritual
growth
.
In
a
moment
of
self
abnegation
,
he
donated
his
entire
bonus
to
charity
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
abnegatio
Word parts
ab (away) + negare (to deny)
Originally meant
denial of oneself
Background
The term 'self abnegation' comes from the Latin word 'abnegatio', which means denial. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of denying oneself for the benefit of others or a higher purpose.