altruistic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/ or /ˌɑl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

Adjective

Positive altruistic

Comparative more altruistic

Superlative most altruistic

1. If you are altruistic, you help others, even when you do not benefit.

   She helped Anne to carry her groceries to the taxi stand and was praised for her altruistic act.