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Term: altruism

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

A selfless concern for the well-being and happiness of others.

Example sentence:

Her constant acts of altruism make her a beloved member of the community.

Sense 2:

The philosophical doctrine that actions should be performed for the benefit of others, without any expectation of reward.

Example sentence:

Many religions promote the idea of altruism, emphasizing the importance of helping those in need.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Characteristic of selfless concern for the well-being and happiness of others.

Example sentence:

His altruistic actions inspire others to be more compassionate.

Sense 2:

Derived from or related to the concept of altruism.

Example sentence:

The organization aims to promote altruistic values through various initiatives.