altruistic C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ UK /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ See IPA manual Freq #37259 Meanings 1 adj Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Helping the old woman carry her shopping was an altruistic thing to do. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · showing unselfish concern... selflessunselfishbeneficent Etymology AI details From altruist + -ic. See altruism. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # altruistic **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ **Frequency rank:** 37259 ## Meanings 1. Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. ## Examples - Helping the old woman carry her shopping was an altruistic thing to do. ## Etymology From altruist + -ic. See altruism. ## AI Etymology Altruistic is from altruist + -ic. See altruism. In present-day use, it means showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown