US /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ UK /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
adj Freq #37259

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

    Helping the old woman carry her shopping was an altruistic thing to do.

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Synonyms
1 adj · showing unselfish concern... selflessunselfishbeneficent

Etymology

From altruist + -ic. See altruism.

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