abnegator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who denies or disregards personal desires, pleasures, or needs for the sake of others or for a cause.

  - "The abnegator monk spent his entire life serving the poor."
  - "Abnegation of personal desires is a key tenet of many religious orders."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with abnegator
negator , renegade , negation , contagion

---

Variants

List of all variants of abnegator that leads to same result
abnegate , abnegated , abnegates , abnegating , abnegator , abnegators

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'abnegare,' meaning 'to deny or disown,' via the French word 'abnegation.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'abnegation' was used extensively in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley to describe the process of suppressing individual desires and emotions in the name of societal conformity.

2. In the context of computing, an abnegator is a device that relinquishes control to another device or system.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. self-denial: The practice of denying oneself personal pleasures or desires for the sake of others or a higher cause.

2. asceticism: A lifestyle characterized by the pursuit of spiritual perfection through self-denial, often including practices such as fasting, meditation, and abstinence.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'abnegator' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works exploring religious themes and self-sacrifice. One famous example is John Donne's poem 'The Good-Morrow,' which contains the line 'We are two lovers: yet we in one; two bodies, but one heart; two souls, but one desire.' In this context, the speaker asserts their unity with their lover and their willingness to deny themselves for the other.

How to Memorize "abnegator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person putting others' needs before their own, or imagine a religious figure denying themselves worldly pleasures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abnegator' with selflessness, sacrifice, and devotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'abnegare' and focusing on the meaning 'to deny or disown'.

---

Memorize "abnegator" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize abnegator is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.