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adjective
- 1. showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish: "it was an entirely altruistic act"
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ALTRUISTIC definition: 1. showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for…. Learn more.
: having or showing an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. altruistic acts/motives. a generous and altruistic person. Yet many of the most important institutions in our society—the fine arts, NGOs, humanitarian charities—depend on the generosity of wealthy citizens with altruistic impulses. Jonathan Kay. b.
Altruistic definition: unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).. See examples of ALTRUISTIC used in a sentence.
Someone who is altruistic always puts others first. An altruistic firefighter risks his life to save another's life, while an altruistic mom gives up the last bite of pie so her kid will be happy.
If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Altruism refers to a quality possessed by people whose focus is on something other than themselves, and its root reveals the object of those generous tendencies. Altruism derives from the French word autrui, meaning "other people."
ALTRUISM definition: 1. willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for…. Learn more.
ALTRUISTIC meaning: 1. showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for…. Learn more.
Definition of altruistic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Altruism definition: the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).. See examples of ALTRUISM used in a sentence.
