noun
- unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Examples
- Her altruism led her to volunteer at the homeless shelter every weekend.
- The billionaire’s altruism was evident in his massive charitable donations.
- True altruism means helping others without expecting anything in return.
- The doctor’s altruism motivated him to work in underserved communities.
- Some philosophers question whether pure altruism actually exists.
- Acts of altruism during the disaster brought the community together.