altruism — the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæltruɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 이타주의, 타인의 복지를 위한 사심 없고 무사한 관심이나 행동
Korean pronunciation: **앨**트루이즘
Example Sentences
- The superhero's altruism was questionable when he started charging for rescues.
- Many volunteers demonstrate altruism by helping disaster victims without expecting anything in return.
- His altruism was so extreme that he gave away his lunch money and then fainted from hunger during the charity speech.
altruism
NOUN//ˈæltruɪzəm//
the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
A volunteer demonstrates altruism by serving free meals to hungry families
Al stays true to helping others - pure altruism!
True altruism breeds heroism, silencing criticism.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'altruisme', coined in the 19th century by philosopher Auguste Comte. It derives from the Latin 'alter' meaning 'other' or 'another person'.
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📝Examples
“The superhero's altruism was questionable when he started charging for rescues.”
“Many volunteers demonstrate altruism by helping disaster victims without expecting anything in return.”
“His altruism was so extreme that he gave away his lunch money and then fainted from hunger during the charity speech.”
“The research examined whether true altruism exists or if all good deeds have selfish motives.”
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