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altruism
noun [U] /ˈæl.tru.ɪ.zəm/Definition
› willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself: She's not known for her altruism.Virtue and moral good altruist
/-ɪst/ noun [C] People having good qualities
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