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Definition of Altruisms
1. altruism [n] - See also: altruism
Lexicographical Neighbors of Altruisms
Literary usage of Altruisms
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A New Life in Education by Fletcher Durell (1894)
"It is full of local altruisms and limited uses of unknown powers, and it exhibits
numerous practical values flowing therefrom. ..."
2. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association, Richard Rogers Bowker, Charles Ammi Cutter (1907)
"I have attempted to show that it is a public necessity, its mission the greatest
of all altruisms, and therefore its existence interwoven with your destiny. ..."
3. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1896)
"... in his philosopher's soul, at the woman of our English day, with her compunctions
and altruisms, her entanglement with the old scheme of things, ..."
4. The Gentleman's Magazine (1896)
"... longings, dreams, but she was absolutely destitute of altruisms; she was not
affectionate or tender, and felt but little love of or care for others. ..."