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self-care

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The care given to oneself, especially to maintain one's physical or psychological well-being.

uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“You could call⟳ my behavior “selfish” or you could call⟳ it “self-care”. You’ve probably heard the term; it’s become⟳ a bit of a buzzword. As the political climate has grown more turbulent, interest⟳ in self-care has risen.”
“But you’ve probably noticed that I know⟳ nothing about anything that’s happening. This is deliberate. It is a form⟳ of self-care. I have⟳ started tuning out for my own⟳ mental health.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

self-catalysis self-catheterization self-censorship self-centeredness self-centration self-certification

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