Synonyms for altruism
ˈæl truˌɪz əmal·tru·ism

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1. altruismnoun

   Synonyms:
   philanthropy

   Antonyms:
   egoism, misanthropy

2. altruismnoun

   Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; – opposed to egoism or selfishness.

   Synonyms:
   philanthropy

   Antonyms:
   egoism, misanthropy

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1. altruism, selflessnessnoun

   the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

   Synonyms:
   self-sacrifice, selflessness

   Antonyms:
   self-concern, egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-centeredness

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1. • Unselfishness

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1. List of paraphrases for "altruism":

   selflessness, selfless

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1. Peter Singer:

   If someone isn't sure whether to make the jump to effective altruism I would say give it a try, do it for a year, see how you like it, one person I know who's involved in The Life You Can Save said 'the life that I saved is my own, because I now really feel that I've got a purpose for my life, and its meaningful and I'm happy what I'm doing'.

2. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran:

   It means so much that we're able to dedicate this park, this little patch of green less than a mile from his home, to a fallen American hero whose altruism ranged from his bravery on the job during 9/11, and of course, to his dying day.

3. Jonathan Kanter:

   When we engage in acts of altruism, it helps the person we're helping, but research shows that it has mental benefits for the giver, too.

4. Eric Gibson:

   Anonymity is the truest expression of altruism.

5. Chad Walsh:

   From the utopian viewpoint, the United States constitution is a singularly hard-bitten and cautious document, for it breathes the spirit of skepticism about human altruism and incorporates a complex system of checks, balances and restrictions, so that everybody is holding the reins on everybody else.