CEFR C1

altruistic

adjective

Meaning

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; acting for the benefit of others without regard for one's own advantage.

Examples

Her altruistic actions during the disaster relief effort inspired many to volunteer.
The organization was founded on purely altruistic principles, aiming to help the less fortunate.

Synonyms: selfless, benevolent, philanthropic, humanitarian

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altruistic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/

Definition

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; acting for the benefit of others without regard for one's own advantage.

Examples

Her altruistic actions during the disaster relief effort inspired many to volunteer.
The organization was founded on purely altruistic principles, aiming to help the less fortunate.
He made an altruistic decision to give up his seat on the crowded bus to an elderly woman.

How to Use altruistic

altruistic towards (prepositional phrase): Showing selfless concern for a specific group or individual. — "He was always altruistic towards his younger siblings."

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