self-protection
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- self-protecting adjective
- self-protective adjective
- self-protectiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of self-protection
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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“Some relatively minor mods to MQ-9s for self-protection would make them even more effective in this threat environment,” Lee said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Women will often align themselves with the dominant person in a room as a form of self-protection, she explained.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025
The case popularized the expression “A man’s house is his castle,” which many understand today as a universal right to home and self-protection, regardless of gender, race, or class.
From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025
America PAC's website says it wants "secure borders", "safe cities", "free speech", "sensible spending", a "fair justice system" and "self-protection".
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024
Kate had laughed too—the quickest and best self-protection.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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