单词 | altruism |
释义 | Word Frequency altruism(ˈæltruːˌɪzəm) noun Compare egoism , See also utilitarianism 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 Derived forms altruist (ˈaltruist) noun altruistic (ˌaltruˈistic) adjective altruistically (ˌaltruˈistically) adverb Word origin C19: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui others, from Latin alterī, plural of alter other |
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