Synonyms for altruism
ˈæl truˌɪz əmal·tru·ism

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1. altruismnoun

   Synonyms:
   philanthropy

   Antonyms:
   egoism, misanthropy

2. altruismnoun

   Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; – opposed to egoism or selfishness.

   Synonyms:
   philanthropy

   Antonyms:
   egoism, misanthropy

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1. altruism, selflessnessnoun

   the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

   Synonyms:
   self-sacrifice, selflessness

   Antonyms:
   self-concern, egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-centeredness

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1. • Unselfishness

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1. List of paraphrases for "altruism":

   selflessness, selfless

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1. Jeffrey Chester:

   There's a level of altruism here, but there's also a tremendous amount of opportunism to place themselves in a very favorable light.

2. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran:

   It means so much that we're able to dedicate this park, this little patch of green less than a mile from his home, to a fallen American hero whose altruism ranged from his bravery on the job during 9/11, and of course, to his dying day.

3. Greg Guma:

   Around the world, the message received is that, whoever wins [the U.S. election], expect only more of the same - national narcissism disguised as altruism, corporate appeasement, and the arbitrary use of U.S. military and economic might.

4. Jonathan Kanter:

   When we engage in acts of altruism, it helps the person we're helping, but research shows that it has mental benefits for the giver, too.

5. Eric Gibson:

   Anonymity is the truest expression of altruism.