English Explanatory Dictionary

self-preservation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

self-preservation

Etymology

From self- + preservation.

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