altruistic
English
editEtymology
editFrom altruist + -ic. See altruism.
Pronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
- (nonstandard) IPA(key): /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
Audio (General Australian): (file) - Rhymes: -ɪstɪk
Adjective
editaltruistic (comparative more altruistic, superlative most altruistic)
- Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
- Synonyms: beneficent, humane, philanthropic, selfless, unselfish
- Antonyms: egoistic, misanthropic, selfish
- His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.
Derived terms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editregardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
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