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altruistic

[ al-troo-is-tik ]

adjective

  1. unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others ( egoistic ).

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms: , ,

  2. Animal Behavior. of or relating to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives.


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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t·t·· adverb
  • p·t·t adjective
  • ԴDza·ٰ·t adjective
  • ԴDza·ٰ·t·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of altruistic1

First recorded in 1850–55; altru(ism) + -istic
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He was galvanized early in life by liberation theology, a logical philosophy for someone who recognizes Jesus as the altruistic, peace-loving hippie he is depicted as in the New Testament.

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In India, if the donor and recipient are not close relatives, they must demonstrate that the motive is altruistic and explain the relationship between them.

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It wasn’t a totally altruistic move on the Kings’ part.

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While this partnership was not always consistent or altruistic, it was instrumental in dismantling Jim Crow laws.

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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, who also attended the event, said it was "a pleasure to meet such altruistic people who have such a sense of humanity".

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