Word:
Altruism
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
Feelings or behaviour that show a desire to help others and a lack of selfishness.
Sentences:
1) Altruism is often comsidered as an underrated quality.
2) Altruism eradicates moral evils from society.
Origin:
French altruisme, from autrui.
First use:
1853
Synonyms:
selflessness, bravery
Antonyms:
selfishness, cowardice.
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