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altruism in Arabic

إِيثَار ʔīṯār

/ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/

altruism in Arabic: إِيثَار (ʔīṯār), غَيْرِيَّة (ḡayriyya). In English, altruism means regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

Arabic words for altruism

policy that benefits others' interests
إِيثَار ʔīṯār, غَيْرِيَّة ḡayriyya

English meaning of altruism

  1. noun Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
  2. noun Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

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Questions about altruism in Arabic

What is the meaning of altruism in Arabic?
Altruism in Arabic is إِيثَار (ʔīṯār), غَيْرِيَّة (ḡayriyya).
ما معنى كلمة altruism؟
Altruism: إِيثَار (ʔīṯār), غَيْرِيَّة (ḡayriyya).
What does altruism mean in English?
Altruism means regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

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