The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ALTRUISTICALLY
altruistically, selflessly
(adverb) in an altruistic manner; “he acted selflessly when he helped the old lady in distress”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
altruistically (comparative more altruistically, superlative most altruistically)
In an altruistic manner; in a manner having regard of others
Synonym: unselfishly
Synonyms
• philanthropically
Antonyms
• misanthropically (hatred of human race)
• egoistically
• selfishly
Source: Wiktionary
ALTRUISTIC
Al`tru*is"tic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. altruiste, a. See Altruism..]
Definition: Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish; -- opposed to Ant: egoistic or Ant: selfish. Bain.
– Al`tru*is"tic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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