altruistic
C1
adj
Freq #37259
Meanings
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1
adj
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.
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2
adj
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Etymology
From altruist + -ic. See altruism.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
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adj
· showing unselfish concern...
selfless