altruism

🇺🇸 /ˈæltruɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈæltruɪzəm/
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noun
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The act of being kind and helpful to others without expecting anything in return.

Volunteering at the animal shelter is an example of altruism.

translation

n. The act of being kind and helpful to others without expecting anything in return.

Word Forms

Plural altruisms