ALTRUISM in English dictionary

  • altruism

    Meanings and definitions of "ALTRUISM"

    • Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; – opposed to egoism or selfishness.
    • noun
      Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness; contrasted with egoism or selfishness.
    • noun
      (biology, sociobiology)
      Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.
    • policy in favor of other's interests
    • The unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
    • noun
      the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

    Synonyms of "ALTRUISM" in English dictionary

    unselfishness, selflessness, philanthropy are the top synonyms of "ALTRUISM" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "ALTRUISM" in English dictionary

    egoism, misanthropy, selfishness are the top antonyms of "ALTRUISM" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of ALTRUISM

    • altruism ( plural  altruisms)
    • altruism (plural altruisms)
  • ALTRUISM
  • Altruism

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