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altruism

al·tru·ism [ áltroo ìzzəm ]

noun

Definition:

1. selflessness: an attitude or way of behaving marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others

2. belief in acting for others' good: the belief that acting for the benefit of others is right and good

[Mid-19th century. < French altruisme< Italian altrui "that which belongs to other people" < Latin alter "other"]

al·tru·ist noun

al·tru·is·tic [ àltroo ístik ] adjective

al·tru·is·ti·cal·ly adverb

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