Definition of altruism

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al·tru·ism    (ltr-zm) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
2. Zoology Instinctive cooperative behavior that is detrimental to the individual but contributes to the survival of the species.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French altruisme, probably from Italian altrui, someone else, from Latin alter, other; see al- ¹ in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
altru·ist (Noun), altru·istic (Adjective), altru·isti·cal·ly (Adverb)

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