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altruistic

/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/

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What does altruistic mean?

adjective

  1. Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

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/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/

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It is built on such altruistic lines that an injury to any one part is the concern of all.
Herbert Newton CassonThe History of the TelephoneProject Gutenberg ebook #819
From henceforth she could give herself up to the sentiments which, in pedantic and barbarous jargon, are called altruistic sentiments.
René DoumicGeorge Sand: Some Aspects of Her Life and WritingsTranslated by Alys HallardProject Gutenberg ebook #138
More book examples (3)
Pity for old men is an altruistic feeling, and besides, the workhouse door is the accustomed place for old men.
Jack LondonThe People of the AbyssProject Gutenberg ebook #1688
In the personal character it seeks to establish altruistic feeling and conduct, though it does not rule out as unworthy self-feeling or seeking.
Abraham MyersonThe Foundations of PersonalityProject Gutenberg ebook #1575
They may be filled with altruistic passion, but they certainly have bad complexions, and not many of them know how to dress their hair.
H. L. (Henry Louis) MenckenIn Defense of WomenProject Gutenberg ebook #1270