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al⋅tru⋅is⋅tic
[al-troo-is-tik]
–adjective
| 1. | unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic ). |
| 2. | Animal Behavior. of or pertaining to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives. |
Related forms:
al⋅tru⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
Synonyms:
1. charitable, generous, philanthropic; benevolent, unselfish.
1. charitable, generous, philanthropic; benevolent, unselfish.
Antonyms:
1. self-centered, selfish, mean.
1. self-centered, selfish, mean.
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Altruistic
Al`tru*is"tic\, a. [Cf. F. altruiste, a. See Altruism..] Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish; -- opposed to egoistic or selfish. --Bain. -- Al`tru*is"tic*al*ly, adv.
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