B1 — Intermediateaggettivo/nome
altruista
altruistic, selfless
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
generosodisinteressatosolidalepremurosocaritatevole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
egoistaegoisticomeschinogrettoindividualista
Usage note
'Altruista' is the philosophical/formal term. 'Generoso' is the everyday word. 'Disinteressato' means acting without personal gain. 'Solidale' implies social solidarity. 'Caritatevole' has a charitable, almost religious connotation.
Example
"Ha scelto di lavorare come volontario: è una persona molto altruista."
"He chose to work as a volunteer: he is a very selfless person."
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