altruism

Noun

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

ریشه

Mid 19th century from French altruisme, from autrui 'of or to others', from Old French, oblique case of autre 'other', influenced by Latin alteri 'to others'.

مثال

• Her life was characterized by a deep sense of altruism and community service.
• Altruism is a key aspect of many religious and philosophical traditions.
• The doctor was motivated by pure altruism.

ترکیب‌های رایج

act of altruism pure altruism sense of altruism display of altruism