Meaning of ultimate sacrifice | Babel Free

Definitions

Death for a cause or for one's country.

Examples

“Near-synonym: martyrdom”

“However, the selfsame individual may be called to serve in armed services in times of war, and be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice by giving up his life”

“The organizers sought to portray the bombers as "martyrs"—that is, as heroes prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their people.”

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