Definition of altruism Altruism
/æˈltɹuɪˌzʌm/ - [altruizum] - al•tru•ism
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What does altruism mean?
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NounPlural: altruisms |
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| altruism - the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others | ||
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| unselfishness the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; "rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- altruism (Noun)
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness–opposed to egoism or selfishness.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- altruism (n.)
Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism or selfishness.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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altruism
The unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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altruism
al′trōō-ism, n. the principle of living and acting for the interest of others.—adj. Altruist′ic.—adv. Altruist′ically. [Fr. altruisme, formed by Comte from It. altrui—L. alter, another.]
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🔤- altruism, noun, singular of altruisms.
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