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Meaning of altruism in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈæltruˌɪzəm/

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  1. Noun

    altruism

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui‘somebody else’, from Latin alteri huic‘to this other’

    Definitions

    1. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

    Antonyms

    • egoism
    • egocentrism
    • self-interest
    • self-concern
    • self-centeredness

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