altruistic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
    selfless.

WordNet

Al`tru*is"tic adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. altruiste, a. See Altruism..
Definitions
  1. Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish; -- opposed to egoistic or selfish. Bain. -- Al`tru*is"tic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913