Altruism

//ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm//

Word Type

Noun

The word "altruism" can be used as a noun.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

altruist altruistic altruize antialtruism biological altruism effective altruism hyperaltruism nonaltruism reciprocal altruism

Distinct From

egoism selfishness

Etymologically Related To

Context

biology sociobiology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

agape bell the cat brotherly love misandry misogyny selflessness

Related Terms

agape altruist altruistic bell cat brotherly love devotion egoism misandry misogyny regard selflessness

Synonym Network

philanthropy selflessness

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