altruist
[al-troo-ist]
noun
a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).
Origin of altruist
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Related Words for altruist
contributor, donor, benefactor, patron, promoter, philanthropist, backer, protector, supporter, helper, do-gooder, altruist, angel, assistant, humanitarian, mark, subscriber, fan, sponsor, aidExamples from the Web for altruist
Historical Examples of altruist
To be the altruist, one must first be the egoist (say the philosophers), to give, one must first have.
The Tyranny of the DarkHamlin Garland
If I had your altruist emotional temperament, I should not hesitate for a moment.
Robert ElsmereMrs. Humphry Ward
On our knees the egotist must die, and the altruist be born.
My Daily Meditation for the Circling YearJohn Henry Jowett
In point of fact, of course, he is no more an altruist than any other healthy mammal.
The American CredoGeorge Jean Nathan
In the pastor Sudermann attempts to paint the altruist in action.
IconoclastsJames Huneker
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper