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altruistic

adjectivemasculine/feminine/ɐɫtɾuˈiʃtɐ/medium

al·tru·is·ta

Definition

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
His altruistic actions saved many lives.
She made an altruistic donation to the charity.
Common collocations
altruistic behavioraltruistic motive

Etymology

Do francês 'altruiste', de 'autrui' (outrem), por oposição a 'egoísta'.

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