altruism

(al′troo-ĭz-ĭm )

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[Fr. altruisme ]
Acting for the benefit of others regardless of the consequences for oneself.
altruist (al′troo-ist″ )
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, n.
altruistic (al″troo-is′tik )
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, adj.

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