self-preservation

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/
noun Freq #26429

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

    I'm here to tell you want to do. And if self-preservation is an instinct you possess, you better fuckin' do it and do it quick.

  2. 2
    noun

    preservation of yourself from harm

Etymology

From self- + preservation.

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