World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmassimo sacrificio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmas.si.mo sa.kriˈfi.tʃo
"I soldati fecero il massimo sacrificio per la libertà."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The surrender or giving up of everything possible, often including one's life or deepest desires, for a greater objective or person.
"The firefighter made the maximum sacrifice to save the trapped children from the blazing building." - 2
The greatest possible cost, expenditure, or effort undertaken to achieve a critical goal.
"Achieving championship status requires the maximum sacrifice of time and personal comfort."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'maximum', derived from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest', and 'sacrifice', from Latin 'sacrificium', meaning to make sacred. Historically rooted in religious rites of offering, the combined phrase evolved in modern contexts to denote the ultimate surrender of one's interests or life for a higher cause.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Maximum sacrifice"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Maximum sacrifice" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
sacrifice suprême
Transliteration: sa.kri.fis sy.pʁɛm
"Il a fait le sacrifice suprême pour sa patrie."
höchstes Opfer
Transliteration: hœçstəs ˈɔp.fɐ
"Er brachte das höchste Opfer für seine Überzeugungen."
massimo sacrificio
Transliteration: ˈmas.si.mo sa.kriˈfi.tʃo
"I soldati fecero il massimo sacrificio per la libertà."
máximo sacrificio
Transliteration: ˈmak.si.mo sa.kɾiˈfi.sjo
"Los héroes hicieron el máximo sacrificio por su país."
máximo sacrifício
Transliteration: ˈma.ksi.mu sa.kɾiˈfi.si.u
"Ele fez o máximo sacrifício para salvar sua família."
परम बलिदान
Transliteration: param balidān
"सैनिकों ने देश के लिए परम बलिदान दिया।"
最大牺牲
Transliteration: zuìdà xīshēng
"为了国家，他们付出了最大牺牲。"
최대의 희생
Transliteration: choe-dae-ui hui-saeng
"그들은 조국을 위해 최대의 희생을 치렀다."
最大の犠牲
Transliteration: saidai no gisei
"彼は国のために最大の犠牲を払った。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsTo speak eagerly and persistently in favor of someone or something; to act as an enthusiastic advocate or promoter.
In a way that is very clear and impossible to misunderstand or confuse with anything else.
To begin to think clearly and make good decisions after a period of foolish behavior or extreme emotion.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Maximum sacrifice"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.