Meaning & use
Altruists
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People who are unselfishly concerned with or devoted to the welfare of others.
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The shelter relies heavily on altruists who volunteer their weekends without pay.
Evolutionary biologists have long debated why altruists exist in a world shaped by competition.
A note on using this word
The word derives from the French altruisme, coined by philosopher Auguste Comte from the Italian altrui, meaning 'to others.'
Words with a similar meaning
philanthropistsdo-gooders
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Words with an opposite meaning
egoists
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