altruist

[ al-troo-ist ]

noun

1. a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others ( egoist ).

Other Words From

• hyper·altru·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of altruist¹

1865–70; < French altruiste; altruism, -ist

Example Sentences

And I just thought to myself, thank god the effective altruists got into AI because this is my hottest take.

From New York Times

Testimony at his trial suggested that his image as an altruist was at least partially a sham.

From Los Angeles Times

Opaque, barely regulated and often cutthroat, it is seldom viewed as an incubator of big-hearted altruists.

From Seattle Times

He brought on Gary Wang, an old friend from math camp, and later Ellison, a fellow effective altruist from Jane Street.

From Reuters

He brought on Gary Wang, an old friend from math camp, and later Caroline Ellison, a fellow effective altruist from Jane Street.

From Reuters

Related Words

• backer
• contributor
• patron
• philanthropist
• promoter
• protector
• supporter