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Altruism

noun/al-troo-iz-um/

the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Acts of altruism enhance the fabric of our community.

ALTRUism: 'all-true' care for others — alter is Latin for other, so others come first.

Use for selfless acts with no reward expected; pairs with 'pure', 'genuine' and 'acts of'.