Altruism Definition & Meaning

altruism
noun
  1. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

"Altruism" in song lyrics

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  • "How terrific how He fixes our afflictions, the epitome of all out altruism"
    Phanatik — R&R
  • "hedonistic altruism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is reciprocal altruism"
    AOL — AOL

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