self-devotion

[ self-di-voh-shuhn, self- ]

noun

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.

Other Words From

• self-de·voted adjective
• self-de·voted·ly adverb
• self-de·voted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-devotion¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

In the great democracy of self-devotion private and general stand side by side.

From The Daily Beast

I must aspire to the agitating transports of self-devotion, in scenes of sacrifice and peril!

From Project Gutenberg

He now lived in and for the boys alone, and his whole life was one long self-devotion to their service and interests.

From Project Gutenberg

Sacrifice and Self-Devotion hallow earth and fill the skies.

From Project Gutenberg

There was, besides, a splendid assertion of self-devotion in their plans; personal advancement had no place in their speculations.

From Project Gutenberg

The Church has always and in all circumstances encouraged such practical acts of self-devotion.

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