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• noun (Context 1)

A person who unselfishly cares about and acts to promote the welfare and well-being of others, even at personal cost.

Usage Example

"As a dedicated humanitarian, she spent her weekends volunteering at the community clinic without expecting any recognition."

Strongest
humanitarian
philanthropist
Strong
benefactor
good samaritan
Weak
patron

Opposites of altruist

The opposite of altruist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

egoist
egotist
narcissist
misanthrope
cheapskate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Altruist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/altruist
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