altruistic

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Etymology

From altruist +‎ -ic. See altruism.

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altruistic (comparative more altruistic, superlative most altruistic)

  1. Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
    Synonyms: beneficent, humane, philanthropic, selfless, unselfish
    Antonyms: egoistic, misanthropic, selfish
    His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.

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