| NOUN | attribute | altruism, selflessness | the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
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| Sounds | ae'ltruwih.zahm | |
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| Rhymes | abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm... | |
| Meaning | The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. | |
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| 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 |
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