do-gooding

noun

Definition of do-goodingnext
as in altruism

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  1. altruism
  2. humanism
  3. philanthropy
Noun
  • Scholars have also debated the role of altruism in animal behavior.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
  • We’re pulled, in Headland’s telling, by a weird mix of mythological pressure, Darwinian logic, residual altruism, childhood regression and (most importantly) raw personal need.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of altruism
Noun
  • That humanism makes the film’s creeping discomfort even more effective.
    Kate Siegel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Merkel’s decision not to close Germany’s borders to a huge wave of refugees was an act of humanism.
    Constanze Stelzenmüller, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Definition of humanism
Noun
  • Fleming underscored the significant role of private philanthropy in the U.S., citing luxury brands’ contributions and her own institution’s foundation based on J. Paul Getty’s legacy.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The spirit of philanthropy is contagious and begins with each of us to create better communities.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropy
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