English Explanatory Dictionary

jalt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of resentment felt by volunteers towards individuals who profit from doing such work.

Word forms

jalt

Etymology

Coined by Israeli-American author Yochai Benkler in 2002 (see first quotation), from a shortening of jealousy + altruism.

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