altruismo

altruism

noun ahl-troo-EEZ-moh Rare

Origin: Coined by Auguste Comte from Latin alter (other).

Usage Note

Altruismo is the principle of caring for others' well-being above one's own. It was coined in the 19th century by French philosopher Auguste Comte and entered Italian from French. The related adjective/noun is altruista (altruistic; an altruist), which is invariable in gender. Its antonym is egoismo (egoism).

Examples

"Il suo altruismo è ammirato da tutti."

Natural Translation

His altruism is admired by everyone.

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