Altruism

Pronunciation: /ˈæltruːˌɪzəm/

Altruism (noun)

  1. Helping other people even when it brings little or no personal benefit.
  2. A belief that people should act for others’ good as a matter of right behaviour.

Examples

  • Her altruism made her help strangers without expecting anything back.
  • Altruism means acting for others, even when it costs you time.