Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: altruism
IPA transcription: ['æltɹu,ɪzəm]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: altruism, selflessness
    Meaning: the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Usage examples
  • America was criticised and even ridiculed for her altruism in dealing with this problem.
  • He found in altruism more pleasure than his riches, his station and all the grosser sweets of life had given him.