self-sacrifice

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: self-sac=ri=fice

CIDE DICTIONARY

self-sacrifice, n. 

 The act of sacrificing one's self, or one's interest, for others; self-devotion.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

self-sacrifice, n. the negation of one's own interests, wishes, etc., in favour of those of others.

Derivative

self-sacrificing adj.

ROGET THESAURUS

self-sacrifice

Disinterestedness

N disinterestedness, generosity, liberality, liberalism, altruism, benevolence, elevation, loftiness of purpose, exaltation, magnanimity, chivalry, chivalrous spirit, heroism, sublimity, self-denial, self-abnegation, self-sacrifice, self-immolation, self-control, stoicism, devotion, martyrdom, suttee, labor of love, disinterested, unselfish, self-denying, self-sacrificing, self- devoted, generous, handsome, liberal, noble, broad-minded, noble-minded, high-minded, princely, great, high, elevated, lofty, exalted, spirited, stoical, magnanimous, great-hearted, large-hearted, chivalrous, heroic, sublime, unbought, unbribed, uncorrupted, non vobis solum.