altruism
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[edit] English
[edit] Noun
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Singular |
Plural |
altruism (plural altruisms)
- Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism or selfishness.
[edit] Synonyms
- philanthropy
- selflessness
- someone to bell the cat
[edit] Antonyms
- misanthropy (hatred of human race)
- egoism
[edit] Translations
policy in favor of other's interests
[edit] See also
- altruist
- altruistic
- misandry (hatred of males)
- misogyny (hatred of females)
[edit] Swedish
[edit] Noun
altruism c.
| Inflection for altruism | Singular | Plural | ||
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| common | Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite |
| Nominative | altruism | altruismen | altruismer | altruismerna |
| Genitive | altruisms | altruismens | altruismers | altruismernas |
