Self-immolation

Translation of "self-immolation" into Russian

Noun

self-immolation

self-immolations pl

Commonly used both as a countable and an uncountable noun.

The monk's self-immolation drew global attention to the political crisis.

Самосожжение монаха привлекло внимание всего мира к политическому кризису.

Additional translations

самоиммоляция

Редко; калька из английского, употребляется в академической и публицистической речи.

Noun

The deliberate act of killing or sacrificing oneself, especially by burning, typically as a form of protest or devotion.

The monk's self-immolation drew global attention to the political crisis.