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Italian

altruismo

/al.truˈiz.mo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

altruism, selflessness

  • Unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others

In a sentence

Ha dedicato la sua intera vita agli altri con grande altruismo.

She dedicated her whole life to others with great altruism.

Il suo gesto non era motivato da interesse personale, ma da puro altruismo.

His gesture was not driven by self-interest, but by pure altruism.

Credi che l'altruismo sia una virtù innata nell'essere umano?

Do you believe that altruism is an innate human virtue?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
altruismomasculine · singular
altruismimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Uncountable abstract noun; the plural 'altruismi' is rarely used.

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