Altruist

//ˈæltɹu.ɪst// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person showing altruism.

    "This event couldn't have been possible without the efforts of the altruists who helped in their spare time."

  2. 2
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being wordnet

Synonyms

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philanthropistphilanthropisthumanitarian

Example

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"This event couldn't have been possible without the efforts of the altruists who helped in their spare time."

Etymology

See altruism.

Related phrases

effective altruist

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