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altruism

The correct spelling is altruism.

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noun

Say it like: Alt-rui-sm

The correct spelling is altruism. Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
  2. 2.(sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

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