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altruism in Persian

ایثار isâr

/ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/

altruism in Persian: ایثار (isâr), نوعدوستی (now'-dusti). In English, altruism means regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

Persian words for altruism

policy that benefits others' interests
ایثار isâr, نوعدوستی now'-dusti

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 Persian

What is the meaning of altruism in Persian?
Altruism in Persian is ایثار (isâr), نوعدوستی (now'-dusti).
معنی altruism چیست؟
Altruism: ایثار (isâr), نوعدوستی (now'-dusti).
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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