altruism
/ˈæltruˌɪzəm/
al · tru · ism
ˈæl · tru · ˌɪzəm
English Definition
n. selfless concern for the well-being of others
Significado en Español
altruismo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chủ nghĩa vị tha
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
altr(others)+u+ism(ideology) → concern for others, altruism.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “altruism”?
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A
selflessness
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B
egoism
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C
indifference
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D
selfishness
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A — selflessness.
“altruism” means n. selfless concern for the well-being of others
Common questions about “altruism”
What does “altruism” mean?
altruism — n. selfless concern for the well-being of others. In Chinese: 利他主义.
How do you pronounce “altruism”?
altruism is pronounced /ˈæltruˌɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · tru · ism.
Is “altruism” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. altruism appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “altruism”?
altr(others)+u+ism(ideology) → concern for others, altruism.
