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self-preservation

Self preservation describes the instinct to act in your own best interest to protect yourself and ensure your survival. (noun)

An example of self preservation is running away when you see a giant bear.

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See self-preservation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See self-preservation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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