altruist

noun
UK: /ˈæltruɪst/
US: /ˈæltruɪst/

  1. A person who cares about others and helps them without expecting anything in return someone who is selfless.

    1. The altruist helped the old lady cross the road. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a true altruist, she dedicated her life to helping the poor, never seeking personal gain. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person whose behavior shows they are motivated by a desire to help others, often at a cost to themselves. A person characterized by altruism.

    1. He's an altruist, always giving to charity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor, an altruist at heart, often worked long hours treating patients for free. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

humanitarian philanthropist benefactor do-gooder
altruist adjective

  1. Characterized by selfless concern for the well-being of others; acting in an altruistic manner. This is a less common usage.

    1. The altruist act surprised everyone at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. While the donation seemed altruist, some suspected an ulterior motive behind it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "altruist" in English means: A person who cares about others and helps them without expecting anything in return someone who is selfless., A person whose behavior shows they are motivated by a desire to help others, often at a cost to themselves. A person characterized by altruism..

The phonetic transcription of "altruist" is /ˈæltruɪst/ in British English and /ˈæltruɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "altruist": humanitarian, philanthropist, benefactor, do-gooder.

Example usage of "altruist": "The altruist helped the old lady cross the road.". More examples on the page.