HyperDic: altruism

English > 1 sense of the word altruism:
NOUNattributealtruism, selflessnessthe quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
altruism > pronunciation
Soundsae'ltruwih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > altruism: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Synonymselflessness
BroaderunselfishnessThe quality of not putting yourself first but being willing / willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
Oppositeegoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centerednessconcern for your own interests and welfare
Spanishaltruísmo, altruismo, desinterés
Catalanaltruisme
Nounsaltruistsomeone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

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