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altruist

[al-troo-ist]

noun

a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).

Origin:
1865–70; < French altruiste; see altruism, -ist

Related forms

hy·per·al·tru·ist, noun

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altruism (ˈæltruːˌɪzəm)

—n
1.	the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
2.	the philosophical doctrine that right action is that which produces the greatest benefit to others

[C19: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui others, from Latin alterī, plural of alter other]

'altruist

—n

altru'istic

—*adj*

altru'istically

—*adv*

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"A cigar," said the altruist, "a cigar, my good man, I cannot give you. But any time you need a light, just come around; mine is always lit."

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