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- DictionarySelf-im·mol·ate
verb
- 1. set fire to oneself, especially as a form of protest or sacrifice: "six people have self-immolated to protest against economic hardship"
19 hours ago · 25 Photos that Define Modern Life for Americans, 1955–2010. That sounds a little more sensible and modest—and plausible—to me than the actual title. The word "for" in "for Americans" acknowledges the unavoidable USA-centrism but also leaves room for things that happened outside of our borders or outside of its immediate interests.