Self-Immolation

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlfˌɪməˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of self-immolation

noun the act of killing oneself as a form of protest or political statement

Example Sentences

A1 Self-immolation is a serious act of setting oneself on fire.

A2 The news reported a case of self-immolation in protest.

B1 The act of self-immolation is often used as a form of political protest.

B2 The history of self-immolation dates back to ancient times.

C1 The psychological motives behind self-immolation are complex and varied.

C2 In some cultures, self-immolation is seen as a form of martyrdom.

Examples of self-immolation in a Sentence

formal The act of self-immolation is considered a desperate form of protest in some cultures.

informal I can't believe he resorted to self-immolation to make a statement.

slang That's some next-level self-immolation right there.

figurative Her dedication to her work borders on self-immolation.

Grammatical Forms of self-immolation

• past tense: self-immolated
• plural: self-immolations
• comparative: more self-immolating
• superlative: most self-immolating
• present tense: self-immolates
• future tense: will self-immolate
• perfect tense: has self-immolated
• continuous tense: is self-immolating
• singular: self-immolation
• positive degree: self-immolation
• infinitive: to self-immolate
• gerund: self-immolating
• participle: self-immolating

Origin and Evolution of self-immolation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'self-immolation' originated from the Latin word 'immolatio', which means sacrifice.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sacrificial act, the term 'self-immolation' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of setting oneself on fire as a form of protest or sacrifice.