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altruism
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altruism
[al′tro̅o̅·iz′əm]
a sense of unconditional concern for the welfare of others. It may be expressed at the level of the individual, the group, or the larger social system. It is one of the curative factors of participating in group therapy. altruistic, adj.


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You don't have to believe that the cable companies and telecoms are kind-hearted altruists to realize they are desperate to get an edge on their competitors.
1 million students are now being homeschooled in the United States--neither corporate altruists nor philanthropic foundations have shown much interest in it.
Bryant's non-shooting exhibition in the first half of the Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday earned him a spot in history alongside some of the league's all-time altruists.
 
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