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altruism
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐltɾuˈiʒmu/al·tru·ís·mo
Definition
1Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; the quality of placing others' interests before one's own.
Usage examples
“His volunteer work is a true example of altruism.”
“Society needs more altruism and less selfishness.”
Common combinations
spirit of altruismact of altruismpure altruismpractice altruism