altruist
/ˈæltɹu.ɪst/
altruist noun: a person showing altruism.
Noun
altruist (plural altruists)
- A person showing altruism.
- This event couldn't have been possible without the efforts of the altruists who helped in their spare time.
- Synonyms:
- philanthropist
altruist meaning in Tamil and Urdu
altruist in Tamil
- பொதுநல விரும்பி, தொண்டாற்றுபவர்
altruist in Urdu
- ایثار پَسَند, بے غَرَض, بے نَفس
Synonyms of altruist
Antonyms
Forms of altruist
| plural | altruists |
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Origin of altruist
See altruism.
Words formed from altruist
Questions about altruist
- What does altruist mean?
- Altruist means a person showing altruism.
- What is altruist in Tamil?
- Altruist in Tamil is பொதுநல விரும்பி, தொண்டாற்றுபவர். See Altruist meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is altruist?
- Altruist is a noun.
- How do you pronounce altruist?
- Altruist is pronounced /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/.
- What is the plural of altruist?
- The plural of altruist is altruists.
Words near altruist in the dictionary
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