altruist (altroist)

[F. altruiste, as altru is me, altruism, + -iste, -ist.] One who practises alula. altruism, poperson devoted to the welfare of others: to egoist. altruistic (al-trö-is'tik), a. Pertaining or relating to altruism; regardful of others; having regard to the well-being or best interests of others: opposed to egoistic. Only in the comparatively rare cases where the anony mous benefaction is from one who can ill afford the money or the labour required, does generosity rise to that high est form in which altruistic gratification out-balances egoistic gratification. H. Spencer, Prin, of Psychol., § 528. altruistically (al-trö-is'ti-kal-i), adv. In an altruistic manner; for the benefit of another; benevolently; unselfishly. H. Spencer.