self-devotion
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/self"di voh"sheuhn, self'-/, n.1. intense devotion of oneself to an activity or to a field or profession, as art or science.2. devotion of oneself to the care or service of another or others; self-sacrifice: Her self-devotion to her sick mother prevented her from finishing college.[1805-15]
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Self-devotion — Self de*vo tion, n. The act of devoting one s self, or the state of being self devoted; willingness to sacrifice one s own advantage or happiness for the sake of others; self sacrifice. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-devotion — [self′di vō′shən] n. devotion of oneself to a cause or to others interests … English World dictionary
self-devotion — /sɛlf dəˈvoʊʃən/ (say self duh vohshuhn) noun devotion of oneself; self sacrifice. –self devotional, adjective … Australian English dictionary
self-devotion — self sacrifice … English contemporary dictionary
self-devotion — n. the devotion of oneself to a person or cause … Useful english dictionary
Self-sacrifice — Self sac ri*fice, n. The act of sacrificing one s self, or one s interest, for others; self devotion. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Self-devotement — Self de*vote ment, n. Self devotion. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-de|vo|tion|al — «SEHLF dih VOH shuh nuhl», adjective. characterized by self devotion … Useful english dictionary
self-denial — Synonyms and related words: Albigensianism, Catharism, Franciscanism, Sabbatarianism, Trappism, Waldensianism, Yoga, abnegation, abstaining, abstemiousness, abstention, abstinence, altruism, anchoritic monasticism, anchoritism, aplomb, asceticism … Moby Thesaurus
devotion — Synonyms and related words: Amor, Christian love, Eros, Platonic love, abandon, adherence, adhesion, admiration, adoration, affection, agape, allegiance, altruism, ardency, ardor, assigned task, attachment, beatification, beatitude, blessedness,… … Moby Thesaurus
