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Meaning of altruism in English
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/ˈæltruˌɪzəm/
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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