a : having or showing an unselfish concern for the welfare of others altruistic acts/motives a generous and altruistic person Yet many of the most important institutions in our society—the fine arts, NGOs, humanitarian charities—depend on the generosity of wealthy citizens with altruistic impulses.— Jonathan Kay.

What do you mean altruistic?

Altruism is when we act to promote someone else's welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves. ... Evolutionary scientists speculate that altruism has such deep roots in human nature because helping and cooperation promote the survival of our species.

What does altruistic desire mean?

Behavior is normally described as altruistic when it is motivated by a desire to benefit someone other than oneself for that person's sake. The term is used as the contrary of “self-interested” or “selfish” or “egoistic”—words applied to behavior that is motivated solely by the desire to benefit oneself.