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altruist

American

[al-troo-ist] / ˈæl tru ɪst /

noun

a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

hyperaltruist

noun

Etymology

Origin of altruist

1865–70; < French altruiste; see altruism, -ist

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