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Definition of altruistic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

altruistic

adjective
 
/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
 
/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
(formal)
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  1. caring about the needs and happiness of other people and being willing to do things to help them, even if it brings no advantage to yourself
    • altruistic behaviour
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