Altruism

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neuter noun (philosophy / psychology / ethics)

Definition

A moral attitude, ethical principle, or behavior characterized by a disinterested concern for the well-being and happiness of others, manifested through acts of generosity, self-sacrifice, and assistance provided without expecting any reward or direct personal benefit.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Altruism
  • Selflessness

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Neuter noun, usually singularitarian / defective of plural, maintaining its standard structural form.
Formation Modern etymological loanword from French 'altruisme', a term coined by philosopher Auguste Comte based on the word 'autrui' (others).
Spelling / Pronunciation [al.tru.ˈism]
Source Grammar and Morphological Index of the Romanian Academy

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Actul său de a dona întreaga moștenire spitalului de copii a fost o dovadă supremă de altruism.

EN: His act of donating his entire inheritance to the children's hospital was a supreme proof of altruism.

RO: Psihologii dezbat dacă există un altruism pur sau dacă orice acțiune bună aduce o satisfacție egoistă ascunsă.

EN: Psychologists debate whether pure altruism exists or if every good deed brings a hidden, selfish satisfaction.

RO: Societatea modernă are mare nevoie de altruism pentru a sprijini comunitățile afectate de dezastre naturale.

EN: Modern society is in great need of altruism to support communities affected by natural disasters.

Idioms & Phrases

Altruism reciproc / Reciprocal altruism

RO: Concept biologic și sociologic prin care un individ ajută un altul cu așteptarea implicită că favoarea îi va fi întoarsă în viitor.

EN: A biological and sociological concept whereby an individual helps another with the implicit expectation that the favor will be returned in the future.

Act de altruism / Act of selflessness

RO: Acțiune caritabilă sau gest de sprijin realizat spontan și din proprie inițiativă, exclusiv în beneficiul unei terțe persoane.

EN: A charitable action or gesture of support performed spontaneously and on one's own initiative, exclusively for the benefit of a third party.

Lipsă de altruism / Lack of altruism / selfishness

RO: Atitudine egocentrică sau comportament individualist în care interesele proprii primează în detrimentul celor colective.

EN: An egocentric attitude or individualistic behavior where one's own interests take precedence over collective ones.

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