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Self-preservation
/sˈɛlfpɹɪsəvˈeɪʃən/
/sˈɛlfpɹɪsɚvˈeɪʃən/Self-preservation
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autopreservação, preservação pessoal
the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger
self-preservation
n
Exemplo
The company's employees were forced to prioritize their own job security over loyalty to their colleagues when facing layoffs, as self-preservation is the first law of nature.
He forsaked his closest friend when she needed him the most, opting for self-preservation instead.
