self-preservation

self-pres·er·va·tion

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Definitions of self-preservation word

noun self-preservation preservation of oneself from harm or destruction. 1
noun self-preservation protecting yourself from danger 1
uncountable noun self-preservation Self-preservation is the action of keeping yourself safe or alive in a dangerous situation, often without thinking about what you are doing. 0
noun self-preservation the preservation of oneself from danger or injury, esp as a basic instinct 0
noun self-preservation preservation of oneself from danger, injury, or death 0
noun self-preservation the urge to preserve oneself, regarded as an instinct 0

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15

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conjunction

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exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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