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altruistic

UK
/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
US
/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

Translations

altruisticadjective
more altruistic
Comp.
most altruistic
Super.
UK
/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
US
/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
altruisteSens général ; s’emploie pour qualifier une personne, une attitude ou un acte désintéressé.
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer at the local shelter every weekend.
Sa nature altruiste l’a amenée à faire du bénévolat au refuge local chaque week-end.
Additional translations
altruisteBiologie, évolution ; se dit d’un comportement qui avantage un autre individu au détriment du sujet.
Synonyms
magnanimous
unselfish
benevolent
charitable
generous
kind-hearted
philanthropic
selfless
Antonyms
selfish

Definitions

altruisticadjective
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer at the local shelter every weekend.
Relating to or describing behaviour in which an organism or individual sacrifices its own interests for the benefit of another, especially in biological or evolutionary contexts.
Scientists study altruistic acts among primates to understand the evolution of cooperation.
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