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What is the noun for altruism?

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altruism
  1. Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness; contrasted with egoism or selfishness.
  2. (biology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “Misguided though this might have been, my grandfather was motivated by altruism and a deep belief in human dignity.”
      “When it comes to moral action, we must act in silence, in much the same way that Wittgenstein acted himself when he helped others in his life of altruism and self-chosen poverty.”
      “One can't help but suspect that the motive behind the Italian researcher's efforts is rooted in gaining glory and renown rather than altruism.”
altruist
  1. One imbued with altruism;
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Singer's ideas have formed the basis of the modern effective altruist movement.”
      “Relatedness is the probability that a gene in the potential altruist is shared by the potential recipient of the altruistic behaviour.”
      “You turned out to be a great entrepreneur, a visionary and an incredible altruist.”
altruisms
altruists
  1. plural of altruist
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  3. Examples:
    1. “It was predicted that altruists and non-altruists would still be differentiable to perceivers with respect to helpfulness.”
      “This is non-commercial radio, powered by altruists, you can help us by making a small donation!”
      “Educated people are altruists, that is to say, terrorists cannot be educated people.”
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