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altruism

/ˈæl.tru.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈæl.tru.ɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее бескорыстную заботу о благополучии других, часто включающую акты доброты или щедрости без ожидания вознаграждения.

A noun referring to the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often involving acts of kindness or generosity without expectation of reward.

uncountable

  1. Selfless concern for othersC1formal

    The principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others.

    ruБескорыстная забота о других

    • Her altruism led her to volunteer at the homeless shelter every weekend.
    • True altruism involves helping others without expecting anything in return.
    • The billionaire's donation was an act of pure altruism.

    Synonymsbenevolencecharitablenesscompassiongenerosityhumanitarianismkindnessphilanthropyselflessnessunselfishness

    Antonymsegoismegotismself-interestselfishness

Forms
  • altruisms plural form
  • altruisms' possessive plural form
  • altruism's possessive singular form
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