self-renunciation

American  

[self-ri-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn, self-] / ˈsɛlf rɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. renunciation of one's own will, interests, etc.

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self-renunciation British  

noun

1. the renunciation of one's own rights, claims, interest, etc, esp in favour of those of others

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• self-renunciatory
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of self-renunciation

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

If this is followed to its logical conclusion, Harvard will undergo nothing short of total self-renunciation.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2016

It is startling to realize that what we call extreme self-seeking is actually self-renunciation.

From Time Magazine Archive

We further say, 'Consider the godliness, piety and self-renunciation of those who believe.'

From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Wilson, Samuel Graham

At his left hand stands the priest in his splendid robes of office, proffering the symbol of suffering and self-renunciation.

From The Story of an Ostrich An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme. by Isaacs, Judd

Now, who will furnish the rule for sacrifice, the formula for self-renunciation?

From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Janet, Paul