Altruism is the deliberate pursuit of the interests or welfare of others or the public interest.
altruism, selflessness (noun)
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Hypernyms
- unselfishness
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
- unselfishness
Antonyms
- egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness
concern for your own interests and welfare
- egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness
Derivationally Related Forms
- altruistic, selfless
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others - philanthropist, altruist
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
- altruistic, selfless
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