altruism
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(al′troo-ĭz-ĭm)

[Fr. altruisme]
Acting for the benefit of others regardless of the consequences for oneself.
altruist (al′troo-ist″)

altruistic (al″troo-is′tik)

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(al′troo-ĭz-ĭm)

[Fr. altruisme]
Acting for the benefit of others regardless of the consequences for oneself.
altruist (al′troo-ist″)

altruistic (al″troo-is′tik)

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