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altruistically

/ˌæl.truːˈɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:altruistic
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• adverb

1

In an unselfish manner that shows a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others, without expectation of personal reward.

Example

"The volunteers worked altruistically throughout the weekend to rebuild the damaged community center."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'altruistic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from the French noun 'altruisme', which was coined by philosopher Auguste Comte in the 1850s from the Italian 'altrui' (somebody else) and the Latin 'alter' (other).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Altruistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/altruistically
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