easy
Sharing food with people in need can show altruism.
What does Altruism mean?
Altruism means helping others without expecting something back.
Dictionary definition
Caring about and helping others without expecting a reward.
Example sentences
Altruism in a sentence
medium
The story praised altruism because the hero helped strangers.
hard
Altruism can strengthen a community because people care for one another.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice altruism in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Altruism
Answer one quick question about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 1
Practice 1
What does altruism mean?
Altruism means caring about and helping others without expecting a reward.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 1 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Altruism
Voice settings
Sounds like
al · troo · iz · um · strongest beat: al
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordAltruism.
Partnoun.
MeaningAltruism means helping others without expecting something back.
ExampleExample: Sharing food with people in need can show altruism.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- al · troo · iz · um
- Strongest beat
- al
- Ending
- um
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on al.
Your turn
Say Altruism
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced altruism.
Synonyms
Words like Altruism
selflessnessUse when someone puts others before themselves.
generosityUse when someone gives or helps freely.
Antonyms
Opposite words
selfishnessUse when someone cares mainly about themselves.
greedUse when someone wants more for themselves without concern for others.
Synonym practice
Want to practice altruism synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The story praised altruism and helping others," then compare close word choices. Practice altruism synonyms.
Word family
Altruism word family
Base word
altruism
adjective
altruistic
Showing care for others without expecting a reward.
noun
altruist
A person who helps others selflessly.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Altruism and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice ALTRUISM” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice ALTRUISM
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with ALTRUISM
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice ALTRUISM
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes ALTRUISM.
Practice ALTRUISM
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words