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*1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
*1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
*2 : behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species
*2 : behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species
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==Description==
==Description==
'''Altruism''' (pronounced: pronounced /ˈæltruːɪzəm/) is unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is a [[traditional]] [[virtue]] in many [[cultures]], and a core aspect of various [[religious]] traditions. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness.
'''Altruism''' (pronounced: pronounced /ˈæltruːɪzəm/) is unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is a [[traditional]] [[virtue]] in many [[cultures]], and a core aspect of various [[religious]] traditions. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness.
