'sacrifice' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sacrificium,' where 'sacer' meant 'sacred' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'

'sacrificium' transformed into the Old French word 'sacrifice,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sacrifice' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'an offering to a deity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'giving up something valuable for a greater cause.'