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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. Tom is a true altruist, always
believing that the role of EHP is to impact the human condition by
providing a forum for scientific information to be used by researchers,
policy makers, and individuals to improve human health around the world. With all his bluster and cricket-talk, Kingfish is a bit of a
cocked-fist altruist. |
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