altruist

Variant of altruism

altruism definition

al·tru·ism (al′tro̵̅o̅ iz′əm)

noun

  1. unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness
  2. Ethics the doctrine that the general welfare of society is the proper goal of an individual's actions

Etymology: Fr altruisme < It altrui or Fr autrui, of or to others < L alter, another: see alter

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