self-preservation
self
sɛlf
self
pre
prɛ
pre
ser
zɜr
zēr
va
veɪ
vei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/sˈɛlfpɹɪsəvˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "self-preservation"in English

Self-preservation
01

the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

example
Examples
The animal 's instinct for self-preservation made it flee from the predator.
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