Meaning of the word altruist in English

What does altruist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

altruist

US /ˈæl.tru.ɪst/
UK /ˈæl.tru.ɪst/

Noun

a person who cares about others and helps them despite not gaining anything by doing this:

Example:
Altruists have a strong desire to help other people.