altruism (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *altruism*:
NOUN	attribute	altruism, selflessness	the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

altruism > pronunciation
Sounds	ae'ltruwih.zahm
Rhymes	abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...

English > *altruism*: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Synonym	selflessness
Broader	unselfishness	The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing / willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
Opposite	egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness	concern for your own interests and welfare
Spanish	altruísmo, altruismo, desinterés
Catalan	altruisme
Nouns	altruist	someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

HyperDic: altruism