altruism
nounmasculine/ɐltɾuˈiʒmu/medium
al·tru·ís·mo
Definition
Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; the quality of placing others' interests before one's own.
His volunteer work is a true example of altruism.
Society needs more altruism and less selfishness.
Common collocations
spirit of altruismact of altruismpure altruismpractice altruism
Etymology
Do francês 'altruisme', cunhado por Auguste Comte, do italiano 'altrui' (do latim 'alteri', dativo de 'alter').