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Altruism Bre /ˈæltruɪzəm/Name /ˈæltruɪzəm Noun Uncountable] (Formal)the Fact Caring Happiness People

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noun

[uncountable] (formal)the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own
Politicians are not necessarily motivated by pure altruism.

altruist
al•tru•is•tic/BrE ˌæltruˈɪstɪk; NAmE ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ adjective
altruistic behaviour

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