C1 adjective رسمی

altruism

/ˈæltruɪzəm/

Altruism is the disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. It involves acting out of a desire to help people without expecting any reward or personal gain in return.

مثال‌ها

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Her altruism was evident when she spent every weekend volunteering at the local animal shelter.

She showed selflessness by giving her free time to help animals without pay.

2

The philanthropist's life was a testament to pure altruism and dedication to global humanitarian causes.

The wealthy donor's life proved his sincere selflessness and commitment to helping humanity.

3

I don't know if it's altruism or if he just wants to look good on social media.

I am unsure if he is being truly selfless or just seeking attention online.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
altruism
قید
altruistically
صفت
altruistic
مرتبط
altruist
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the word 'Alter' (meaning 'Other' in Latin). Altruism is the 'Ism' (belief) of putting 'Others' first.

آزمون سریع

Many people questioned whether his ________ was genuine or if he was simply seeking media attention.

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مثال‌ها

1

Her altruism was evident when she spent every weekend volunteering at the local animal shelter.

everyday

She showed selflessness by giving her free time to help animals without pay.

2

The philanthropist's life was a testament to pure altruism and dedication to global humanitarian causes.

formal

The wealthy donor's life proved his sincere selflessness and commitment to helping humanity.

3

I don't know if it's altruism or if he just wants to look good on social media.

informal

I am unsure if he is being truly selfless or just seeking attention online.

4

In evolutionary biology, reciprocal altruism explains how cooperative behavior can benefit a species' survival.

academic

In science, the concept of mutual selflessness explains why animals help each other to survive.

5

Corporate altruism, such as large-scale environmental initiatives, can significantly bolster a company's public image.

business

When companies act selflessly for the environment, it improves how the public perceives them.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
altruism
قید
altruistically
صفت
altruistic
مرتبط
altruist

ترکیب‌های رایج

pure altruism completely selfless behavior
act of altruism a specific deed done for others' benefit
reciprocal altruism helping others with the expectation of future mutual help
spirit of altruism the underlying mood or motivation of selflessness
motivated by altruism driven by the desire to help others

عبارات رایج

an act of altruism

a selfless deed

effective altruism

a philosophy focused on using resources to help others the most

motivated by altruism

doing something because of a selfless desire to help

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

altruism vs philanthropy

Philanthropy specifically refers to donating large sums of money or resources, whereas altruism is the general moral principle of selflessness.

altruism vs empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand or feel what another person is experiencing; altruism is the resulting action of helping them.

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نکات کاربردی

Altruism is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a philosophy or a character trait. While often used in moral discussions, it is also a technical term in sociobiology and psychology.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use the noun 'altruism' when they should use the adjective 'altruistic' (e.g., saying 'He is very altruism' instead of 'He is very altruistic').

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the word 'Alter' (meaning 'Other' in Latin). Altruism is the 'Ism' (belief) of putting 'Others' first.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the French word 'altruisme', coined by the philosopher Auguste Comte, based on the Italian 'altrui' meaning 'others'.

الگوهای دستوری

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'towards' Commonly functions as the subject or object of a sentence
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بافت فرهنگی

In many cultures, altruism is considered a core virtue tied to religious or ethical systems like the 'Golden Rule'.

آزمون سریع

Many people questioned whether his ________ was genuine or if he was simply seeking media attention.

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