(dated) carefulness or regard for one's own interests

inherent existence; existence possessed by virtue of a being's own nature, and independent of any other being or cause; an attribute peculiar to God.

The sabotaging, whether consciously or subconsciously, of oneself, one's own interests, plans etc.

(transitive) To sabotage oneself or one's own plans.

plural of self colour

A colour that is not mixed or variegated, as in an animal's fur.

The condition of being self-synchronized.

(intransitive) To evict oneself, especially from a country.

plural of self-deportation

Voluntary emigration by members of an unwanted or illegal population, often as a result of policies that make staying in their country of residence difficult.