Self-sacrifice
(noun)
The act of giving up something valuable for the benefit of others, often at a personal cost.
Origin:
Combination of self and sacrifice, meaning the act of giving up something valuable for the benefit of others.
Examples:
- The soldier made the ultimate self-sacrifice to save his comrades.
- Her self-sacrifice for her family was admirable.
- The firefighter's self-sacrifice saved the lives of many.
- He made the self-sacrifice to give up his career for his family.
- She was praised for her self-sacrifice in donating all her earnings to charity.