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altruism

/ˈæltruˌɪzəm/
al · tru · ism ˈæl · tru · ˌɪzəm
English Definition
n. selfless concern for the well-being of others
中文释义
利他主义
Significado en Español
altruismo
한국어 뜻
이타주의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chủ nghĩa vị tha
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Example Sentence

Her altruism was evident when she volunteered at the homeless shelter every weekend.

她的利他主义在她每个周末都在无家可归者收容所做志愿者时显而易见。

Synonyms
selflessness charity benevolence generosity
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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”?

  1. A selflessness
  2. B egoism
  3. C indifference
  4. D selfishness
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A — selflessness. “altruism” means n. selfless concern for the well-being of others

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her lifelong ______ led her to give away most of her large fortune.

  1. A selfishness
  2. B greed
  3. C altruism
  4. D cruelty
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C — altruism. “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.

How do you use “altruism” in a sentence?

Her altruism was evident when she volunteered at the homeless shelter every weekend. (她的利他主义在她每个周末都在无家可归者收容所做志愿者时显而易见。)

What are synonyms for “altruism”?

selflessness, charity, benevolence, generosity — all close in meaning to altruism (n. selfless concern for the well-being of others).

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.

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