ALTRUIST

philanthropist, altruist

(noun) someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

altruist (plural altruists)

A person showing altruism.

Synonyms

• philanthropist

Antonyms

• egoist

Anagrams

• titulars, ultraist

Source: Wiktionary


Al"tru*ist, n.

Definition: One imbued with altruism; -- opposed to egoist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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