altruism

al·tru·ism

A0234100 (ăl′tro͞o-ĭz′əm)n.1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.2. Zoology Instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual but favors the survival or spread of that individual's genes, as by benefiting its relatives.

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[French altruisme, probably from Italian altrui, someone else, from Latin alter, other; see al- in Indo-European roots.]

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al′tru·ist n.al′tru·is′tic adj.al′tru·is′ti·cal·ly adv.

altruism

(ˈæltruːˌɪzəm) n1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others2. (Philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that right action is that which produces the greatest benefit to others[C19: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui others, from Latin alterī, plural of alter other] ˈaltruist n ˌaltruˈistic adj ˌaltruˈistically adv

al•tru•ism

(ˈæl truˌɪz əm)

n. 1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others (opposed to egoism). 2. behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind. [1850–55; < French altruisme=autru(i) others + -isme -ism] al′tru•ist, n. al`tru•is′tic, adj. al`tru•is′ti•cal•ly, adv.

altruism

a concern or regard for the needs of others, entirely without ulterior motive. — altruist, n. — altruistic, adj.See also: Attitudes

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altruism - the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of othersselflessnessunselfishness - 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"egocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, egoism - concern for your own interests and welfare

altruism

noun selflessness, charity, consideration, goodwill, generosity, self-sacrifice, philanthropy, benevolence, magnanimity, humanitarianism, unselfishness, beneficence, charitableness, greatheartedness, bigheartedness Empathy leads to altruism, caring and compassion.
greed, self-interest, selfishness, meanness, narrowness, egotism, self-seeking, self-absorption, egoism, self-centredness, mercenariness

altruism

nounKindly, charitable interest in others:beneficence, benevolence, benignancy, benignity, charitableness, charity, goodwill, grace, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, philanthropy.

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