ALTRUIST Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

altruist

noun

Definition of altruist

as in donor

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Recent Examples of altruist Extraordinary altruists care deeply about the welfare of others — including those who have no connection to them. — Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024 But to buy the property at current market rates without jacking up rents, even an altruist would have to come up with some unlikely financial wizardry. — Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Education is the cause most favored by altruists on the list. — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Didn’t effective altruists do a bunch of crimes a few years ago? — Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for altruist

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Noun

Nonprofits that might match up with the donor’s desires then reach out to ask for, and sometimes receive, money.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The site, as of Friday afternoon, had only 10 donors and $315 of a $5,500 goal.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of donor

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In the first half of 2026, Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million, compared to $290 million from Democratic-leaning givers and $200 million from bipartisan and special interest groups.

— Eric Lau, Washington Post, 25 June 2026
So what is left for the enterprising giver to give?

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026

Definition of giver

Noun

Today’s first-time attendee may become tomorrow’s board member or major benefactor.

— Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Griffin’s contribution—confirmed by a Citadel spokesman to Fortune as the largest financial contribution among a group of benefactors who helped hire Pochettino—closed the gap on a deal that would otherwise have been out of reach.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of benefactor

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Jesse and Shilpa chat with fellow editor, and Bake Club’s first guest contributor, Rebecca Firkser, about all things galette, and award the latest Baker of the Month.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of contributor

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The move attracted criticism from former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, as well as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
General Atlantic was founded in 1980 by the late billionaire philanthropist Chuck Feeney, who cofounded Duty Free Shoppers with Robert Miller.

— Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of philanthropist

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