altruism
intermediateB2/ˈæltruːɪzəm/ · al-tru-ism
The selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Meanings
The selfless concern for the well-being of others.
دوسروں کی بھلائی کے لئے بے لوث فکر.
فطرت دوستی
fitrat dosti
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Common Collocations
- act of altruism
- altruism in society
- altruism towards others
Example Sentences
His altruism was evident when he donated a significant portion of his income to charity.
جب اُس نے اپنی آمدنی کا ایک بڑا حصہ خیرات کے لیے عطیہ کیا تو اُس کی فطرت دوستی واضح ہوگئی.
Jab us ne apni aamdani ka aik bara hissa khairat ke liye aatiya kiya to us ki fitrat dosti wazeh ho gayi.
Her altruism inspired many others to get involved in community service.
اُس کی فطرت دوستی نے بہت سے دوسرے لوگوں کو کمیونٹی سروس میں شرکت کرنے کے لیے متاثر کیا.
Us ki fitrat dosti ne bohat se doosre logon ko community service mein shirkat karne ke liye mutasir kiya.
Altruism is an important virtue in many cultures and religions.
فطرت دوستی بہت سی ثقافتوں اور مذاہب میں ایک اہم فضیلت ہے.
Fitrat dosti bohat si saqafatoun aur mazhab mein aik ahem fazilat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Altruism can be remembered by linking it to 'altogether for others.'
Imagine a group of people coming together to help someone in need.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں.
Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayen.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live seeing the one whom we could die looking at.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کا بدلہ نیکی ہی ہے.
Neki ka badla neki hi hai.
The reward for goodness is goodness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "alter" — other
First known use: 19th century
The term 'altruism' was coined in the 19th century by the philosopher Auguste Comte to describe selfless concern for the well-being of others.