Meaning of the word "self-preservation is the first law of nature" in English
What does "self-preservation is the first law of nature" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
self-preservation is the first law of nature
US /ˌselfˌprezərˈveɪʃən ɪz ðə fɜrst lɔ əv ˈneɪtʃər/
UK /ˌselfˌprezəˈveɪʃən ɪz ðə fɜːst lɔː əv ˈneɪtʃə/
Idiom
the idea that the most basic and important instinct of any living thing is to protect itself from harm or death
Example:
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He ran from the fire without looking back; after all, self-preservation is the first law of nature.
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In a crisis, people often forget their manners because self-preservation is the first law of nature.