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