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- [al-troo-ist]
- /ˈæl tru ɪst/
- /ˈæl.tru.ɪ.zəm/
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- [al-troo-ist]
- /ˈæl tru ɪst/
Definitions of altruist word
- noun altruist a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist). 1
- noun altruist One imbued with altruism;. 1
- noun altruist unselfish person 1
- noun altruist One imbued with altruism. 0
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Origin of altruist
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French altruiste; see altruism, -ist
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Parts of speech for Altruist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
altruist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for altruist
noun altruist
- patron — (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer.
- promoter — a person or thing that promotes, furthers, or encourages.
- philanthropist — a person who practices philanthropy.
- backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
- contributor — You can use contributor to refer to one of the causes of an event or situation, especially if that event or situation is an unpleasant one.
Antonyms for altruist
noun altruist
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- opposer — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- stingy — having a sting.
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