Abnegation (Noun): the act or instance of abnegating, or denying oneself some rights or conveniences; the act of relinquishing or giving up a right.
Origin: Abnegate(verb) , from Latin abnegatus.
Sentence: They lived in a society of abnegation, everyone denied their own happiness in order to ensure others.
( The first time I saw this word was when I read Divergent for Book Club, I know a few of you have already read it, but if you haven't it is really good! You should check it out!)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.