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Altruist

n.kind, thoughtfulformal

What it means

A person who consistently acts for others' welfare without seeking personal reward.

Reach for it when praising a pattern of selfless conduct rather than one generous gesture

The quiet altruist organized the supplies and declined public credit.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    helper

    practical assistance matters without a motive claim

    not when Helper is much broader and says nothing about self-interest.

  • warm

    good Samaritan

    a stranger gives spontaneous aid

    not when The phrase describes one intervention and carries a biblical reference.

  • warm

    selfless person

    lack of personal gain should be explicit

    not when Calling a person selfless can erase healthy boundaries.

  • professional

    humanitarian

    organized work protects human welfare

    not when Humanitarian describes a field or mission and may involve paid work.

  • formal

    benefactor

    material support substantially benefits others

    not when Benefactor emphasizes resources and can create dependence or status.

  • formal

    philanthropist

    significant charitable giving is the established role

    not when Philanthropist often implies wealth and public identity.

Said against

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  • egoist
  • opportunist
  • exploiter

It naturally appears in

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  • committed altruist

    A committed altruist, Mara gave time as well as money.

  • effective altruist

    The effective altruist compared evidence before choosing a charity.

  • quiet altruist

    The quiet altruist repaired bicycles without signing his work.

Where this comes from

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