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Altruistic

adjective/al-troo-is-tik/

Meaning

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

In context

Her altruistic actions saved the shelter from closing.

Remember it

Altruistic = truly for others — the Latin root alter means 'other', not me.

Use it well

Describes people and motives: 'altruistic volunteer'; the opposite of doing it for praise.